ZIP code 60048
Where is ZIP code 60048?
Libertyville, Illinois
Lake County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60048 belongs to Libertyville, Illinois in Lake County. 60048 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 29,124 people live in the 60048 area, where the median household income is $173,975. The closest ZIP codes are 60060 (Mundelein, 3 mi southwest), 60061 (Vernon Hills, 3.8 mi south) and 60088 (Great Lakes, 4.6 mi east).
| ZIP code | 60048 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Libertyville |
| Also accepted | Mettawa |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 224, 847 |
| Coordinates | 42.281, -87.95 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
Population and income in 60048
| Population | 29,124 · higher than 89% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,026 · higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.3 years · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $173,975 · higher than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $85,758 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 71% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $551,200 · higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,666 a month |
| Housing units | 10,926 |
| Households | 10,493 (2.71 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 28.4 sq mi (plus 0.68 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60048. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60048
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60060 | Mundelein, IL | 3 mi SW | Standard |
| 60061 | Vernon Hills, IL | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 60088 | Great Lakes, IL | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 60044 | Lake Bluff, IL | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 60064 | North Chicago, IL | 5.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 60069 | Lincolnshire, IL | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 60031 | Gurnee, IL | 5.9 mi N | Standard |
| 60045 | Lake Forest, IL | 6 mi SE | Standard |
| 60085 | Waukegan, IL | 6.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 60030 | Grayslake, IL | 7.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 60046 | Lake Villa, IL | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 60079 | Waukegan, IL | 7.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60048 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60048
123 MAIN ST
LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048
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 60048. Avoid Green Oaks: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60048-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60048?
- 60048 is a Libertyville, Illinois ZIP code. Mettawa is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 60048 in?
- ZIP code 60048 is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60048 in?
- 60048 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60048?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60048 use area codes 224 and 847.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60048?
- About 29,124 people live in ZIP code 60048, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60048?
- The median household income in 60048 is $173,975 a year, higher than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60048?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60048 are 60060 (Mundelein, 3 miles), 60061 (Vernon Hills, 3.8 miles), 60088 (Great Lakes, 4.6 miles) and 60044 (Lake Bluff, 4.8 miles).