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Vernon Hills
The Village of Vernon Hills was incorporated in 1958. Major employers include Motorola, Zebra Technologies, J&L Oil, VFP Fire Systems, and ZF Industries.
Recreation
Vernon Hills is endowed with outstanding recreational and community facilities. The Vernon Hills Park District operates 16 parks scattered throughout the community including neighborhood tot lots, athletic complexes, native areas and a community/aquatic center. The village operates a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, an ice rink and the Arbortheater. The area also has miles of award winning bike paths and adjacent forest preserves.
Schools
The village is served by three elementary school districts including Hawthorn District #73, Diamond Lake Intermediate District #76, and Daniel Wright Middle School District #103. Most elementary students attend Hawthorn District #73 with 3,521 students. Most Vernon Hills students attend Libertyville Community District #128 which has two high schools within its district, Libertyville High School with 1,893 students and Vernon Hills High School with 756 students.
Housing
Vernon Hills offers a range of quality housing unmatched in Lake County for its diversity. The 2000 median house value was $223,300 and the median rent cost was $866. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2000)
Government Services
Police protection is provided by the Vernon Hills Police Department's 48 sworn officers. Public works services are provided by a 23 member department. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by Countryside Fire Protection District and the Lincolnshire/Riverwoods Fire Protection District.
Transportation
Vernon Hills stands at the crossroads of southwest Lake County. State Rtes. 21, 60, 45 and 83 run through or are adjacent to the village while Interstate 94 is less than 2 miles away with a full interchange. Commuter rail service is available on the Metra Wisconsin Central Line. The train station is located at Rt. 45 and Ranney Blvd. Bus service is provided by Pace.
Distance to the Chicago Loop: 35 miles
Distance to O'Hare Airport: 25 miles
Distance to Mitchell Field: 50 miles
Economic Data for Zip Code 60061
Household Income Graph
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Household Income
Estimated Values (2007)
Median Income:
$65,147
Average Income:
$86,260
Per Capita Income
$31,873
Projected Values (2012)
Median Income:
$65,120
Average Income:
$86,957
Per Capita Income
$31,832
Own / Rent
Estimated Values (2007)
Total Home Owners: 6,895
Total Renters: 1,906
Renters: 22%
Owners: 78%
Projected Values (2012)
Total Home Owners: 7,530
Total Renters: 2,073
Renters: 22%
Owners: 78%
Household Size
Estimated Values (2007)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
2,168
Total Families:
6,720
Total Housing Units:
9,183
Vacant Housing Units:
383
Projected Values (2012)
Average Household Size:
2.7
One Person Households:
2,400
Total Families:
7,543
Total Housing Units:
10,025
Vacant Housing Units:
420
Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.
Demographics Data for Zip Code 60061
Age Range
Number of people in this zip code by age.
Total
20,609
Age 0-14
5,588
Age 15-24
3,482
Age 25-39
4,954
Age 40-59
8,038
Age 60-79
2,535
Age 80+
525
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Population Data for Zip Code 60061
Population Change
Estimated Change 2007
21.9%
Projected Change 2012
36.6%
20,609
25,123
28,158
2000 Census
2007 Estimated
2012 Projected
Population Density
(People per square mile)
Estimated (Current):
3,221
Projected (2012):
3,610
Households
Total (2000 Census):
7,543
Estimated (Present):
9,283
Projected (2012):
10,308
Household Change (2000-Present)
23%
Household Change (2000-2012)
36.6%
Notes:
Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
Estimated Change 2007 shows the percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2007.
Projected Change 2012 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2000 Census and 2012.
Public Schools in zip code 60061
Name
District
Grades
Address
City
Students
HAWTHORN ASPEN ELEM SCHOOL
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
PK-5
500 N ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
484
HAWTHORN ELEM SCHOOL NORTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
K-5
301 HAWTHORN PKWY
VERNON HILLS
515
HAWTHORN ELEM SCHOOL SOUTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
K-5
430 N ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
604
HAWTHORN TOWNLINE ELEM SCH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
PK-5
810 ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
892
JOHN POWERS CENTER
SPEC EDUC DIST LAKE COUNTY/SEDOL
PK-6
201 HAWTHORN PKWY
VERNON HILLS
40
HAWTHORN MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
6-8
201 HAWTHORN PKWY
VERNON HILLS
647
HAWTHORN MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
HAWTHORN CCSD 73
5-8
600 N ASPEN DR
VERNON HILLS
621
VERNON HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
CHSD 128
9-12
145 N LAKEVIEW PKWY
VERNON HILLS
1,338
Private Schools in zip code 60061
Name
Grades
Address
City
Students
MONTESSORI MUSIC ACADEMY
PK-K
217 US HIGHWAY 45
VERNON HILLS
14
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