City

Harvard, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥13,333Population
💰$72,298Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$198,700Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.8%Hispanic: 40.6%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White56.8%
Hispanic40.6%
Black0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,180 (40.8%)
Some College1,411 (18.1%)
Associates798 (10.2%)
Bachelors571 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree1,776 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College18.1%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,298 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,700 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,192/mo
Total Housing Units5,279
Vacant Units325

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Harvard, IL

Harvard is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,333 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Harvard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,298 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Harvard is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,192 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harvard is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.81%).

Harvard, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Harvard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60033 13,333 $72,298 $198,700 $1,192 5.1% 30.1% 72.3%