Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.3% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,130 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 56,328 (26%) |
| Some College | 25,543 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 32,212 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 21,135 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 79,089 (36.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,815 ▲ 36% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,957 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,490/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 128,611 |
| Vacant Units | 4,774 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
McHenry County is located in Illinois and encompasses 20 ZIP codes spanning 17 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 326,677 residents. With a median age of 41.47, it is a middle-aged county.
McHenry County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $103,814 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.3% is well below the national average.
Housing in McHenry County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $285,957 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,489. Homeownership rates are high at 82.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of McHenry County are primarily White (77.26%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
McHenry County, IL is a upper-middle-income area in Illinois. The 20 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60102 | Algonquin | 32,303 | $128,070 | $320,600 | $1,826 | 4.5% | 56.1% |
| 60013 | Cary | 26,503 | $115,833 | $291,000 | $1,489 | 4.8% | 53.8% |
| 60012 | Crystal Lake | 11,929 | $147,352 | $397,100 | $2,162 | 4.5% | 62.7% |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake | 48,383 | $104,657 | $296,100 | $1,429 | 4.5% | 51.7% |
| 60021 | Fox River Grove | 5,108 | $122,005 | $286,400 | $2,134 | 7.7% | 56.0% |
| 60033 | Harvard | 13,333 | $72,298 | $198,700 | $1,192 | 5.1% | 30.1% |
| 60034 | Hebron | 2,175 | $96,705 | $254,100 | $1,025 | 1.6% | 29.5% |
| 60142 | Huntley | 29,452 | $87,286 | $324,300 | $1,377 | 3.2% | 48.3% |
| 60156 | Lake In The Hills | 28,853 | $113,491 | $296,400 | $1,634 | 6.2% | 49.0% |
| 60152 | Marengo | 12,006 | $94,209 | $259,200 | $1,090 | 6.6% | 35.8% |
| 60050 | Mchenry | 31,870 | $86,315 | $244,500 | $1,522 | 3.0% | 35.5% |
| 60051 | Mchenry | 23,931 | $104,227 | $268,000 | $1,665 | 4.1% | 43.3% |
| 60071 | Richmond | 3,946 | $77,593 | $289,800 | $1,189 | 7.1% | 37.8% |
| 60072 | Ringwood | 888 | $153,542 | $390,200 | $1,021 | 2.9% | 47.8% |
| 60081 | Spring Grove | 9,117 | $116,278 | $332,800 | $1,204 | 8.6% | 44.7% |
| 60180 | Union | 2,092 | $110,703 | $290,300 | $1,748 | 4.6% | 25.8% |
| 60097 | Wonder Lake | 11,481 | $90,865 | $215,700 | $1,369 | 3.9% | 28.3% |
| 60098 | Woodstock | 33,307 | $92,749 | $257,900 | $1,178 | 4.2% | 44.0% |