| ZIP Code | 60097 |
|---|---|
| City | Wonder Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 825 ft |
| Latitude | 42.396975 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.372444 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 40 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,823 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 1,319 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 1,210 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 791 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,335 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,865 ▲ 19% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,700 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,369/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,446 |
| Vacant Units | 207 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,446 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 207 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 60097 is located in Wonder Lake, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 11,481, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 60097 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,865 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60097 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,369 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 60097 is primarily White (74.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60097 stands at 3.9%, 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 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 60097 in Wonder Lake, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,481 residents, a median household income of $90,865, and a median home value of $215,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.