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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
$119,176
Median income
$292,800
Median home value
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,747. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $292,800 (53% above the state average), median rent at $2,186 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.3%.

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 -. To put 60021 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in McHenry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 60021?

43.7

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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

$52,747

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 60021 ranks nationally

Fox River Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$119,176 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,015

Total Housing Units

1,903

Occupied Units

112

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$292,800

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60021 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in McHenry County

60014 standard
Crystal Lake, IL
Pop: 48,550
60098 standard
Woodstock, IL
Pop: 32,228
60102 standard
Algonquin, IL
Pop: 32,193
60050 standard
Mchenry, IL
Pop: 31,620
60156 standard
Lake In The Hills, IL
Pop: 28,987
60013 standard
Cary, IL
Pop: 26,872

Related Areas

McHenry County Fox River Grove, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.