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Island Lake, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60042

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

8,547
725/sq mi
$99,917
Median income
$259,100
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Island Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
725
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Island Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, home to 8,547 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 725 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,917 (25% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,883. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $259,100 (35% above the state average), median rent at $1,852 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing McHenry County, letting you compare 60042 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 60042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Island Lake, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60042.

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 60042, Island 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

8,547

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

725

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60042?

39.4

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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?

$99,917

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$40,883

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60042 ranks nationally

Island Lake, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,917 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,270

Total Housing Units

3,088

Occupied Units

182

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$259,100

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,852

Median Rent

1989

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60042 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 121
2021 +10.2% 134
2022 +12.1% 150
2023 +13.0% 169
2024 +5.1% 178

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 164 business establishments in ZIP 60042, employing approximately 816 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,876,000.

164

Businesses

816

Employees

$34.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 17.7%
Retail trade 23 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 12.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 16 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.0%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.4%
Finance and insurance 3 1.8%

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 60042 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 60042 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 60042 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 60042 ranks #7 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
60084 Wauconda, IL 16,771 3.0 mi
60013 Cary, IL 26,872 4.5 mi
60021 Fox River Grove, IL 5,545 5.9 mi
60051 Mchenry, IL 25,192 5.4 mi
60012 Crystal Lake, IL 11,120 5.9 mi
60041 Ingleside, IL 9,250 6.5 mi
60020 Fox Lake, IL 9,825 7.9 mi
60050 Mchenry, IL 31,620 6.1 mi
60073 Round Lake, IL 60,002 6.6 mi
60010 Barrington, IL 44,095 9.0 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 Island Lake, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60042 in? ▼
ZIP code 60042 (Island 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 60042? ▼
ZIP code 60042 in Island Lake, IL has a population of 8,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60042 is $99,917, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60042 is $259,100, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60042 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60042? ▼
ZIP code 60042 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 816 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60042 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60042 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 60042? ▼
In ZIP code 60042, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 60042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60042 is 32.0 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 60042? ▼
In ZIP code 60042, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60042 is 7.7% 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.