Fox River Grove, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60021
McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,545
- 981/sq mi High-density area
- $119,176
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fox River Grove pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 981
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60021 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 60021 (Fox River Grove, IL) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 158.0 in 2023 to 172.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fox River Grove, McHenry County, Illinois, home to 5,545 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 981 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60021 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,176 (49% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,747. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $292,800 (53% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,186.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McHenry County, so 60021 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 60021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fox River Grove, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60021.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 60021, Fox River Grove, 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
5,545
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
981
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60021?
43.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
9.5%
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?
$119,176
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$52,747
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 60021 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Fox River Grove, 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)
$119,176 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
2,015housing units
2,015
Total Housing Units
1,903
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,800
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$2,186
Median Rent
1977
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
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60021 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | 120 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 131 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 151 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 158 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 172 |
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 148 business establishments in ZIP 60021, employing approximately 873 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,611,000.
148
Businesses
873
Employees
$46.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 15 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
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 60021 vs 60013 →
ZIP 60021 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
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60192 16,343
Hoffman Estates (60192)
16,343 residents
- 60012 11,120
Crystal Lake (60012)
11,120 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60021 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60021 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
- 60192
Hoffman Estates (60192)
$153,495 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60021 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 26,872 | 2.0 mi |
| 60010 | Barrington, IL | 44,095 | 4.1 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 5.9 mi |
| 60102 | Algonquin, IL | 32,193 | 5.0 mi |
| 60156 | Lake In The Hills, IL | 28,987 | 6.5 mi |
| 60110 | Carpentersville, IL | 38,557 | 6.1 mi |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake, IL | 48,550 | 6.1 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 6.4 mi |
| 60192 | Hoffman Estates, IL | 16,343 | 8.6 mi |
| 60012 | Crystal Lake, IL | 11,120 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60021, 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 (5,545 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 60021 in?
ZIP code 60021 (Fox River Grove) 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 60021?
ZIP code 60021 in Fox River Grove, IL has a population of 5,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60021?
The median household income in ZIP 60021 is $119,176, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60021?
The median home value in ZIP 60021 is $292,800, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60021 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60021?
ZIP code 60021 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 873 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60021 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Health care and social assistance (23), Retail trade (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60021?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60021 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60021?
In ZIP code 60021, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 60021?
In ZIP code 60021, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60021 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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