Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with an estimated population of 87,642 in 2023. It sits at 42.3694, -87.8709 in the America/Chicago time zone.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Place name | Waukegan |
| Type | city |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Population (2023 est.) | 87,642 |
| Land area | 24.22 sq mi (62.72 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.3694, -87.8709 |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| ZIP codes | 60079, 60085, 60087 |
| Telephone area codes | 224, 847 |
ZIP codes and area codes for Waukegan
Waukegan covers 3 ZIP codes: 60079, 60085, 60087. Telephone area codes serving the area: 224, 847. Browse all ZIP codes in Illinois for the full list.
Where is Waukegan?
Waukegan is located in Illinois, in Lake County. The coordinates above can be pasted directly into any map service. The nearest indexed places are listed below, which is a useful check when two states share a place name.
Nearby places
Park City 2 km · ILGurnee 5 km · ILNorth Chicago 6 km · ILBeach Park 8 km · ILGreen Oaks 8 km · ILLake Bluff 10 km · ILWadsworth 10 km · ILZion 10 km · IL
Other places in Lake County
Buffalo Grove 42,482Mundelein 31,790North Chicago 30,416Highland Park 30,272Gurnee 30,193Round Lake Beach 26,783Vernon Hills 26,677Zion 24,206Grayslake 20,954Libertyville 20,332
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Frequently asked questions
What county is Waukegan, IL in?
Waukegan is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Waukegan, IL?
The 2023 Census Bureau estimate is 87,642.
What time zone is Waukegan in?
Waukegan is in the America/Chicago time zone.