Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Winthrop Harbor: village in Illinois, United States
About
Winthrop Harbor is a village located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,742 and a population density of 1,396 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,568 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Winthrop Harbor
| Population | 6,568 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Phone Area Codes | 847 |
| Area | 4.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4789,-87.8237 |
| Altitude | 636 feet / 194 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 12:43:39 (19th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 60096 |
| Density | 1,360 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Winthrop Harbor is located at 42°28'44"N 87°49'25"W (42.4789100, -87.8236800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Winthrop Harbor decreased by 2.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,742 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,856 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,838 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,841 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,828 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,787 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,773 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,731 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,659 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,618 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,568 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 60,867 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 56,486 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 60,972 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 56,579 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 55.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 30.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,132 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
Winthrop Harbor zip code is 60096.
County name: Lake, County
fips: 17097
Spring Bluff
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $287,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,728 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $526 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,102 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 24,554 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 42.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 20.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 264,544 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,584,232 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,129,407 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,976,915 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $33,875 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,452 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,598 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,501 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,934 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,186 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,286 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,502 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,015 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,663 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,451.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 23.08 |
Best Things to Do in Winthrop Harbor
1Spring Bluff Forest Preserve
Rating: 4.9 (25)
1200 7th St, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States View details
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2Welcome to Illinois Sign
Rating: 3.4 (5)
North Suburbs, Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, United States View details
People born in Winthrop Harbor (1)
Illinois politician Sheri Jesiel was born in Winthrop Harbor
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Winthrop Harbor, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461908 | The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha | Kenosha (WI) | 53142-4950 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Winthrop Harbor, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
| MKE | Milwaukee Intermodal Station | 433 West St. Paul Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Winthrop Harbor.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop Harbor Post Office | Winthrop Harbor (IL) | 60096 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | 85,453 | The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois. |
| Mundelein | 30,945 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Gurnee | 30,168 | Village in Illinois |
| North Chicago | 29,639 | City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Highland Park | 29,427 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Round Lake Beach | 26,919 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Vernon Hills | 26,425 | City in United States of America |
| Zion | 23,321 | City in Lake County, Illinois, US |
| Grayslake | 20,584 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Libertyville | 20,155 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Zurich | 19,760 | Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Lake Forest | 19,379 | City in Lake County, Illinois, United States |
| Deerfield | 18,532 | Village in Illinois |
| Round Lake | 17,982 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Antioch | 14,174 | Town in the American state of Illinois |
| Lindenhurst | 14,117 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Winthrop Harbor distances to largest Illinois cities