Cary, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60013
McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,872
- 711/sq mi High-density area
- $120,604
- Median income Above-median income area
- $314,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cary pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 711
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60013 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 60013 (Cary, IL) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 160.4 in 2023 to 173.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60013 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cary, McHenry County, Illinois, with 26,872 residents across 37.8 square miles, a density of 711 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60013 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,604 (51% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,958. The poverty rate is 4.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $314,400 (64% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 87.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,500.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McHenry County, so 60013 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 60013
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cary, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60013.
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 60013, Cary, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
26,872
Population
37.8
Area (sq mi)
711
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60013?
40.2
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
8.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$120,604
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$55,958
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60013 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Cary, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,604 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,224housing units
10,224
Total Housing Units
9,892
Occupied Units
332
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,400
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$1,500
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60013 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 121 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 133 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 150 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 160 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 174 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 577 business establishments in ZIP 60013, employing approximately 5,864 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,895,000.
577
Businesses
5,864
Employees
$380.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 85 | 14.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 14.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 6.9% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 6.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.3% |
| Information | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60013 vs 60021 →
ZIP 60013 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60014
Crystal Lake (60014)
48,550 residents
- 60010
Barrington (60010)
44,095 residents
- 60110
Carpentersville (60110)
38,557 residents
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
32,193 residents
- 60156
Lake In The Hills (60156)
28,987 residents
- 60013
Cary (60013)
26,872 residents
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
25,192 residents
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60012 11,120
Crystal Lake (60012)
11,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60013 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60013 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60010
Barrington (60010)
$177,566 median income
- 60012
Crystal Lake (60012)
$159,375 median income
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
$132,949 median income
- 60013
Cary (60013)
$120,604 median income
- 60021
Fox River Grove (60021)
$119,176 median income
- 60156
Lake In The Hills (60156)
$117,151 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60014
Crystal Lake (60014)
$109,016 median income
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
$100,762 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60013 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60021 | Fox River Grove, IL | 5,545 | 2.0 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 4.5 mi |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake, IL | 48,550 | 4.8 mi |
| 60102 | Algonquin, IL | 32,193 | 5.3 mi |
| 60012 | Crystal Lake, IL | 11,120 | 5.3 mi |
| 60156 | Lake In The Hills, IL | 28,987 | 6.0 mi |
| 60051 | Mchenry, IL | 25,192 | 9.2 mi |
| 60010 | Barrington, IL | 44,095 | 6.0 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 5.9 mi |
| 60110 | Carpentersville, IL | 38,557 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60013, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (26,872 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 60013 in?
ZIP code 60013 (Cary) is located in McHenry County, Illinois. McHenry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mchenry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 60013?
ZIP code 60013 in Cary, IL has a population of 26,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60013?
The median household income in ZIP 60013 is $120,604, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60013?
The median home value in ZIP 60013 is $314,400, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60013?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60013 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60013?
ZIP code 60013 has 577 business establishments employing approximately 5,864 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60013?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60013 are: Construction (85), Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60013?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60013 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 60013?
In ZIP code 60013, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 60013?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60013 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60013?
In ZIP code 60013, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60013?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60013 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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