City

Union, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥2,092Population
💰$110,703Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$290,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.3%Hispanic: 20.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2%Other: 0.2%Race
White77.3%
Hispanic20.4%
Black0.1%
Asian2.0%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.9%)
HS Graduate554 (39.3%)
Some College128 (9.1%)
Associates351 (24.9%)
Bachelors40 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree324 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 24.9%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College9.1%
Associates24.9%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.4%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,703 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$290,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,748/mo
Total Housing Units743
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Union, IL

Union is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,092 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Union is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,703 is above the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Union is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $290,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,748 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60180 2,092 $110,703 $290,300 $1,748 4.6% 25.8% 83.4%