City

Cary, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥26,503Population
💰$115,833Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$291,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 13.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic13.7%
Black0.7%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.2%)
HS Graduate3,730 (21.2%)
Some College1,750 (9.9%)
Associates2,632 (14.9%)
Bachelors1,527 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree7,951 (45.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 45.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College9.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate45.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,833 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$291,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,489/mo
Total Housing Units9,906
Vacant Units280

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
52%
About Cary, IL

Cary is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,503 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Cary is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,833 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cary is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,489 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cary is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60013 26,503 $115,833 $291,000 $1,489 4.8% 53.8% 88.4%