| ZIP Code | 60014 |
|---|---|
| City | Crystal Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 925 ft |
| Latitude | 42.230279 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.329654 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.7% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 9% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 371 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,671 (21.6%) |
| Some College | 3,157 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 4,724 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,936 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,047 (42.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,657 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,429/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 18,135 |
| Vacant Units | 473 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 18,135 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 473 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 60014 is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 48,383, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 60014 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,657 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60014 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $296,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,429 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 60014 is primarily White (80.28%). Residents are well-educated — 51.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60014 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 60014 in Crystal Lake, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 48,383 residents, a median household income of $104,657, and a median home value of $296,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.