City

Marengo, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥12,006Population
💰$94,209Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$259,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic9.4%
Black0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma92 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,517 (33.4%)
Some College866 (11.5%)
Associates1,364 (18.1%)
Bachelors646 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree2,057 (27.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 27.3%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College11.5%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate27.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,209 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$259,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,090/mo
Total Housing Units4,715
Vacant Units228

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Marengo, IL

Marengo is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,006 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Marengo is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,209 is above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Marengo is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,090 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marengo is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marengo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60152 12,006 $94,209 $259,200 $1,090 6.6% 35.8% 79.3%