ZIP Code 60079: Waukegan, Illinois
ZIP code 60079 is assigned to Waukegan, Illinois, and lies within Lake County. Its reference point is at latitude 42.3228 and longitude -87.6101 (42°19'22.1"N 87°36'36.4"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 60079
Waukegan, IL has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 60079, they include 60085, 60087.
Across Lake County there are 35 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 60011 (Barrington, IL), which shares the same reference point.
| ZIP code | 60079 |
|---|---|
| City | Waukegan |
| County | Lake County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 42.3228 |
| Longitude | -87.6101 |
| DMS | 42°19'22.1"N 87°36'36.4"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 60011 (Barrington, same location) |
Map of ZIP Code 60079
Map centered on 42.3228, -87.6101. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Video: Waukegan, IL
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ZIP Codes Near 60079
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 60079, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 60079, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Barrington, IL (same reference point), Russell, IL (same reference point) and Libertyville, IL (same reference point). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Barrington, IL – same reference point
- Russell, IL – same reference point
- Libertyville, IL – same reference point
- North Chicago, IL – 11 mi northwest
- Fort Sheridan, IL – 13 mi southwest
- Lake Bluff, IL – 13 mi west
- Great Lakes, IL – 13 mi west
- Highwood, IL – 13 mi southwest
- Lake Forest, IL – 14 mi southwest
- Highland Park, IL – 14 mi southwest
Schools Near Waukegan, IL
If you are moving to ZIP code 60079, check the school district serving Waukegan and Lake County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Barrington and Russell can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 60079.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Waukegan. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 60079 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Waukegan, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 60079 may also use facilities in nearby Barrington, Russell and Libertyville.
Shopping and Dining in Waukegan
For places to eat and shop near Waukegan, IL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 60079.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Waukegan, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60079.
To research local history, try searching for Lake County records and archives along with the name Waukegan.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 60079, Barrington shares the same reference point, Russell shares the same reference point, Libertyville shares the same reference point, North Chicago lies about 11 mi to the northwest and Fort Sheridan lies about 13 mi to the southwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Waukegan show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 60079
Photo & Video Credits
- Video: “Top 10 Best Tourist Places to Visit in Waukegan, Illinois | USA - English” by Wiki Peaks, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
Data for ZIP code 60079 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.