Nissen Excavating Inc

Excavation contractor in Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

About this company

Nissen Excavating Inc is listed as an excavation contractor based in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, in Lake County. Federal motor carrier records list 2 drivers and 3 trucks for the company. It is one of 1 excavation and demolition companies in ZIP 60096.

Fleet size

Drivers2

Trucks3

Last federal filing: Aug 2025. Source: FMCSA.

Strong market, crowded fieldArea profitability for excavation and demolition in ZIP 60096

Housing demand76

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power67

Household income and home values

Room for another company18

More crowded than 82% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 21 excavation and demolition companies in Lake County, IL.

424 general contractors in Lake County, IL.

All 1,125 construction companies in Lake County, IL.

ZIP 60096 at a glance

Population: 6,527 (532 per sq mi)
Median age: 53
Households: Median income $95,601 · 43% earn six figures
Housing: 87% owner-occupied
Workforce: 62% labor-force participation · 9.9% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 60096

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$321,000+15.8% past year · +115% in 10 years

12-month value outlook+4.6%

Days to sale agreement14Chicago metro · 12 a year ago

New homes permitted, 20251,468Lake County

Listings with a price cut27.5%Chicago metro

Sale price vs list100.5%Chicago metro

New construction sales546Chicago metro, Aug · −2% from last year

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Lake County permitted 1,468 new homes in 2025, including 898 apartment units. 12% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.