| ZIP Code | 60156 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake In The Hills |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 224/847 |
| Elevation | 887 ft |
| Latitude | 42.203063 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.320474 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.92 |
| Below Poverty | 3.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 144 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,184 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 1,987 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 2,729 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,058 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,628 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,491 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,634/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,150 |
| Vacant Units | 252 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,150 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 252 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.92 |
ZIP code 60156 is located in Lake In The Hills, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 28,853, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 60156 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,491 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60156 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $296,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,634 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 60156 is majority White (67.08%). Residents are well-educated — 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60156 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 60156 in Lake In The Hills, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,853 residents, a median household income of $113,491, and a median home value of $296,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.