| ZIP Code | 60021 |
|---|---|
| City | Fox River Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 773 ft |
| Latitude | 42.194762 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.217181 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 768 (20.8%) |
| Some College | 367 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 457 (12.4%) |
| Bachelors | 502 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,563 (42.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,005 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,134/mo ↑ 100% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,968 |
| Vacant Units | 167 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,968 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 167 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 60021 is located in Fox River Grove, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 5,108, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 60021 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,005 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60021 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,134 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 60021 is primarily White (83.63%). Residents are well-educated — 56.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60021 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly above the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 60021 in Fox River Grove, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,108 residents, a median household income of $122,005, and a median home value of $286,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.