Crystal Lake, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60014
McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,550
- 744/sq mi High-density area
- $109,016
- Median income Above-median income area
- $323,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crystal Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 744
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60014 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 60014 (Crystal Lake, IL) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.9 in 2023 to 190.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60014 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, with 48,550 residents across 65.3 square miles, a density of 744 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60014 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,016 (36% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,286. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $323,800 (69% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,471.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McHenry County, so 60014 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 60014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crystal Lake, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60014.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
222 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
219 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
205 establishments
- Construction
Construction
175 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
161 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 60014, Crystal Lake, 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
48,550
Population
65.3
Area (sq mi)
744
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60014?
39.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
10.5%
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?
$109,016
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$49,286
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60014 ranks nationally
Crystal Lake, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$109,016 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US 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
18,073housing units
18,073
Total Housing Units
17,644
Occupied Units
429
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,800
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,471
Median Rent
1984
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
190
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+90%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60014 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 126 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 138 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 158 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 174 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 190 |
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 1,700 business establishments in ZIP 60014, employing approximately 18,713 people with a combined annual payroll of $973,830,000.
1,700
Businesses
18,713
Employees
$973.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 222 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 219 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 205 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 175 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 161 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 137 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 97 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 94 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 90 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 84 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.4% |
| Information | 20 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 60014 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
- 60110
Carpentersville (60110)
38,557 residents
- 60102
Algonquin (60102)
32,193 residents
- 60050
Mchenry (60050)
31,620 residents
- 60156
Lake In The Hills (60156)
28,987 residents
- 60013
Cary (60013)
26,872 residents
- 60142
Huntley (60142)
26,447 residents
- 60118 15,851
Dundee (60118)
15,851 residents
- 60012 11,120
Crystal Lake (60012)
11,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60014 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 60014
Crystal Lake (60014)
$109,016 median income
- 60118
Dundee (60118)
$106,912 median income
- 60042
Island Lake (60042)
$99,917 median income
- 60142
Huntley (60142)
$89,735 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60014 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60012 | Crystal Lake, IL | 11,120 | 2.9 mi |
| 60156 | Lake In The Hills, IL | 28,987 | 3.0 mi |
| 60102 | Algonquin, IL | 32,193 | 4.8 mi |
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 26,872 | 4.8 mi |
| 60050 | Mchenry, IL | 31,620 | 7.0 mi |
| 60021 | Fox River Grove, IL | 5,545 | 6.1 mi |
| 60118 | Dundee, IL | 15,851 | 8.7 mi |
| 60110 | Carpentersville, IL | 38,557 | 7.8 mi |
| 60142 | Huntley, IL | 26,447 | 7.1 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60014, 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 (48,550 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 60014 in?
ZIP code 60014 (Crystal Lake) 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 60014?
ZIP code 60014 in Crystal Lake, IL has a population of 48,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60014?
The median household income in ZIP 60014 is $109,016, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60014?
The median home value in ZIP 60014 is $323,800, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60014 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60014?
ZIP code 60014 has 1,700 business establishments employing approximately 18,713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60014 are: Health care and social assistance (222), Retail trade (219), Professional, scientific, and technical services (205). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60014?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60014 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 60014?
In ZIP code 60014, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 60014?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60014 is 29.3 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 60014?
In ZIP code 60014, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60014 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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