ZIP Code 60096

In ZIP code 60096, near Waukegan, households earn a median of $95,601, with per-capita income at $48,269. Homes here are valued at a median of $249,100, and the county-level property tax rate of 2.58% means owners pay a meaningful share of that value each year. Add a combined sales tax of 7.00% on purchases, and the cost picture reflects both a steady income base and real tax obligations. Housing costs and these two rates together shape what a household here can set aside, making the balance between earnings and taxes central to daily financial planning.