| ZIP Code | 60050 |
|---|---|
| City | Mchenry |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 762 ft |
| Latitude | 42.329613 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.293245 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 590 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,093 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 3,020 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 3,627 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,119 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,768 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,315 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,500 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,522/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,399 |
| Vacant Units | 331 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,399 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 331 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 60050 is located in Mchenry, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 31,870, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 60050 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,315 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60050 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,522 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 60050 is primarily White (78.75%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60050 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 60050 in Mchenry, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 31,870 residents, a median household income of $86,315, and a median home value of $244,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.