City

Algonquin, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥32,303Population
💰$128,070Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$320,600Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓56.1%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.5%Hispanic: 14.2%Black: 2%Asian: 5.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White74.5%
Hispanic14.2%
Black2.0%
Asian5.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads56.1% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma158 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,679 (21.4%)
Some College2,020 (9.2%)
Associates2,755 (12.6%)
Bachelors2,839 (13%)
Graduate Degree9,464 (43.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 43.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College9.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate43.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88%Renter: 12%Tenure
Owner88.0%
Renter12.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
52%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,070 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$320,600 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,826/mo
Total Housing Units12,076
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
53%
About Algonquin, IL

Algonquin is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,303 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Algonquin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,070 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Algonquin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $320,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,826 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Algonquin is well-educated. 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.5%).

Algonquin, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Algonquin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60102 32,303 $128,070 $320,600 $1,826 4.5% 56.1% 88.0%