| ZIP Code | 60180 |
|---|---|
| City | Union |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 853 ft |
| Latitude | 42.223377 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.520207 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 25.8% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 554 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 128 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 351 (24.9%) |
| Bachelors | 40 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 324 (23%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,703 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $290,300 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,748/mo ↓ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 743 |
| Vacant Units | 14 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 743 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 14 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 60180 is located in Union, Illinois, within McHenry County. With a population of 2,092, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 60180 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,703 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60180 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $290,300 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,748 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 60180 is primarily White (77.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60180 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 60180 in Union, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,092 residents, a median household income of $110,703, and a median home value of $290,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.