City

Mchenry, IL

2 ZIP codes  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥55,801Population
💰$93,997Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$254,578Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓38.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 13.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 2%Other: 2.6%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic13.6%
Black0.6%
Asian2.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads38.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma696 (1.8%)
HS Graduate11,931 (30.5%)
Some College5,292 (13.5%)
Associates6,019 (15.4%)
Bachelors3,708 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree11,515 (29.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College13.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,997 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$254,578 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,583/mo
Total Housing Units23,609
Vacant Units923

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Mchenry, IL

Mchenry is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,801 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.16 years.

Economically, Mchenry is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,996 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mchenry is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,578, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,583 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mchenry is moderately educated. 38.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.84%).

Mchenry, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mchenry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60050 31,870 $86,315 $244,500 $1,522 3.0% 35.5% 74.4%
60051 23,931 $104,227 $268,000 $1,665 4.1% 43.3% 84.1%