ZIP code 60079
Where is ZIP code 60079?
Waukegan, Illinois
Lake County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 60079 belongs to Waukegan, Illinois in Lake County. 60079 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Waukegan post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 224. The closest ZIP codes are 60085 (Waukegan, 1.2 mi southwest), 60087 (Waukegan, 2.5 mi north) and 60064 (North Chicago, 2.8 mi south).
| ZIP code | 60079 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waukegan |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 224 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636, -87.8448 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
The Census Bureau doesn’t publish population figures for po box only ZIP codes because nobody lives at a PO Box or a single organization’s address. For figures about the area, see the nearby standard ZIP codes below.
ZIP codes near 60079
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60085 | Waukegan, IL | 1.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 60087 | Waukegan, IL | 2.5 mi N | Standard |
| 60064 | North Chicago, IL | 2.8 mi S | Standard |
| 60088 | Great Lakes, IL | 4.3 mi S | Standard |
| 60031 | Gurnee, IL | 5.1 mi W | Standard |
| 60099 | Zion, IL | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 60044 | Lake Bluff, IL | 5.7 mi S | Standard |
| 60086 | North Chicago, IL | 5.9 mi NE | Unique |
| 60083 | Wadsworth, IL | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 60048 | Libertyville, IL | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 8 mi W | Standard |
| 60096 | Winthrop Harbor, IL | 8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60079 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60079
PO BOX 123
WAUKEGAN IL 60079
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60079-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60079?
- 60079 is a Waukegan, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 60079 in?
- ZIP code 60079 is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60079 in?
- 60079 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60079?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60079 use area code 224.
- Can I use 60079 for a street address?
- No. 60079 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Waukegan use 60085, 60087.
- What ZIP codes are near 60079?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60079 are 60085 (Waukegan, 1.2 miles), 60087 (Waukegan, 2.5 miles), 60064 (North Chicago, 2.8 miles) and 60088 (Great Lakes, 4.3 miles).