ZIP Code 60021

In ZIP code 60021, near Waukegan, the median home value of $292,800 carries a county-level effective property tax rate of 2.36%, translating to a substantial annual bill for homeowners. With median household income at $119,176 and per-capita income at $52,747, residents earn enough to absorb that cost, though property taxes claim a meaningful share of yearly earnings. The combined sales tax rate of 7.00% adds further expense on everyday purchases. Housing here demands careful budgeting, since the tax burden on a median-priced home runs high alongside the area's broader cost of living.