ZIP code 60045
Where is ZIP code 60045?
Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60045 belongs to Lake Forest, Illinois in Lake County. 60045 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 224 and 847. About 21,074 people live in the 60045 area, where the median household income is $233,125. The closest ZIP codes are 60037 (Fort Sheridan, 2.9 mi southeast), 60040 (Highwood, 2.9 mi southeast) and 60044 (Lake Bluff, 3.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 60045 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lake Forest |
| Also accepted | Mettawa |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 224, 847 |
| Coordinates | 42.2374, -87.8482 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
Population and income in 60045
| Population | 21,074 · higher than 84% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 989 · higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.9 years · higher than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $233,125 · higher than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $107,457 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 81% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $923,500 · higher than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,857 a month |
| Housing units | 7,864 |
| Households | 7,470 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 21.31 sq mi (plus 1.58 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60045. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60045
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60037 | Fort Sheridan, IL | 2.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 60040 | Highwood, IL | 2.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 60044 | Lake Bluff, IL | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 60035 | Highland Park, IL | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 60088 | Great Lakes, IL | 4.6 mi N | Standard |
| 60015 | Deerfield, IL | 4.7 mi S | Standard |
| 60069 | Lincolnshire, IL | 4.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 60048 | Libertyville, IL | 6 mi NW | Standard |
| 60064 | North Chicago, IL | 6 mi N | Standard |
| 60061 | Vernon Hills, IL | 6.4 mi W | Standard |
| 60065 | Northbrook, IL | 7.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 60062 | Northbrook, IL | 7.7 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60045 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60045
123 MAIN ST
LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts METTAWA as the city name for 60045. Avoid Green Oaks and Lincolnshire Woods: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60045-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60045?
- 60045 is a Lake Forest, Illinois ZIP code. Mettawa is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 60045 in?
- ZIP code 60045 is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60045 in?
- 60045 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60045?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60045 use area codes 224 and 847.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60045?
- About 21,074 people live in ZIP code 60045, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60045?
- The median household income in 60045 is $233,125 a year, higher than 100% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60045?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60045 are 60037 (Fort Sheridan, 2.9 miles), 60040 (Highwood, 2.9 miles), 60044 (Lake Bluff, 3.1 miles) and 60035 (Highland Park, 4.6 miles).