City

Wonder Lake, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McHenry County  ·  Illinois

👥11,481Population
💰$90,865Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$215,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.1%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.5%Race
White74.1%
Hispanic21.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma40 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,823 (37.5%)
Some College1,319 (17.5%)
Associates1,210 (16.1%)
Bachelors791 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree1,335 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College17.5%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.6%Renter: 10.4%Tenure
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,865 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$215,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,369/mo
Total Housing Units4,446
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Wonder Lake, IL

Wonder Lake is a city in Illinois, located in McHenry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,481 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Wonder Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,865 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wonder Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,369 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wonder Lake is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wonder Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60097 11,481 $90,865 $215,700 $1,369 3.9% 28.3% 89.6%