| ZIP Code | 60033 |
|---|---|
| City | Harvard |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 937 ft |
| Latitude | 42.423429 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.610465 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 55 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,180 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 1,411 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 798 (10.2%) |
| Bachelors | 571 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,776 (22.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,298 ≈ Avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,700 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,192/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,279 |
| Vacant Units | 325 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,279 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 325 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 60033 is located in Harvard, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 13,333, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 60033 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,298 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60033 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $198,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,192 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 60033 is majority White (56.81%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60033 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 60033 in Harvard, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,333 residents, a median household income of $72,298, and a median home value of $198,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.