PlainZIP

Harvard, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60033

McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,922
44/sq mi
$68,633
Median income
$203,300
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harvard pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois, home to 13,922 residents across 314.3 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60033 reports a modest median household income of $68,633 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,841. Local economic indicators show a 11.3% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $203,300 (6% above the state average), median rent at $1,196 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60033, plus 6 more within McHenry County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 60033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harvard, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60033.

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 60033, Harvard, 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

13,922

Population

314.3

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60033?

33.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%

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?

$68,633

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$31,841

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60033 ranks nationally

Harvard, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,633 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,972

Total Housing Units

4,697

Occupied Units

275

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$203,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,196

Median Rent

1976

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

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

166

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+66%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60033 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +66% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 107
2021 +10.4% 118
2022 +18.9% 141
2023 +7.2% 151
2024 +10.1% 166

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 327 business establishments in ZIP 60033, employing approximately 3,409 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,532,000.

327

Businesses

3,409

Employees

$173.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 16.5%
Construction 33 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.8%
Retail trade 30 9.2%
Manufacturing 28 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 28 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 23 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 6.7%
Wholesale trade 20 6.1%
Finance and insurance 17 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.9%

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 60033 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 60033 ranks #2 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 60033 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 60033 ranks #7 of 7 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
53184 Walworth, WI 4,271 7.3 mi
61012 Capron, IL 2,175 7.6 mi
53125 Fontana, WI 1,895 8.8 mi
53195 Zenda, WI 114 8.6 mi
53585 Sharon, WI 2,215 9.1 mi
60098 Woodstock, IL 32,228 10.3 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 Harvard, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60033 in? ▼
ZIP code 60033 (Harvard) 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 60033? ▼
ZIP code 60033 in Harvard, IL has a population of 13,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60033 is $68,633, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60033 is $203,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60033 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60033? ▼
ZIP code 60033 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 3,409 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60033 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (54), Construction (33), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60033? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60033 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 66%. 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 60033? ▼
In ZIP code 60033, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 60033? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60033 is 28.4 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 60033? ▼
In ZIP code 60033, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60033 is 11.3% 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.