Mchenry, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60050
McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,620
- 436/sq mi High-density area
- $88,812
- Median income Above-median income area
- $263,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mchenry pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 436
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60050 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 60050 (Mchenry, IL) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.6 in 2023 to 181.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60050 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mchenry, McHenry County, Illinois, with 31,620 residents across 72.5 square miles, a density of 436 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60050 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,812 (11% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,331. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $263,700 (37% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,563.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, 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 60050 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 60050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mchenry, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60050.
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
104 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 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 60050, Mchenry, 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
31,620
Population
72.5
Area (sq mi)
436
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60050?
42.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
8.5%
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?
$88,812
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$45,331
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60050 ranks nationally
Mchenry, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,812 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
13,519housing units
13,519
Total Housing Units
13,188
Occupied Units
331
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,700
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,563
Median Rent
1983
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60050 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 120 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 134 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 154 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 170 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 181 |
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 903 business establishments in ZIP 60050, employing approximately 15,561 people with a combined annual payroll of $890,816,000.
903
Businesses
15,561
Employees
$890.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 118 | 13.1% |
| Retail trade | 109 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 104 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 85 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 51 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
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 60050 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
- 60050
Mchenry (60050)
31,620 residents
- 60013
Cary (60013)
26,872 residents
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
25,192 residents
- 60097 11,250
Wonder Lake (60097)
11,250 residents
- 60012 11,120
Crystal Lake (60012)
11,120 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
- 60041 9,250
Ingleside (60041)
9,250 residents
- 60042 8,547
Island Lake (60042)
8,547 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60050 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60050 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
- 60013
Cary (60013)
$120,604 median income
- 60072
Ringwood (60072)
$119,375 median income
- 60014
Crystal Lake (60014)
$109,016 median income
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
$100,762 median income
- 60042
Island Lake (60042)
$99,917 median income
- 60097
Wonder Lake (60097)
$93,397 median income
- 60041
Ingleside (60041)
$93,396 median income
- 60050
Mchenry (60050)
$88,812 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60050 ranks #9 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 | 4.2 mi |
| 60072 | Ringwood, IL | 928 | 5.3 mi |
| 60051 | Mchenry, IL | 25,192 | 3.7 mi |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake, IL | 48,550 | 7.0 mi |
| 60097 | Wonder Lake, IL | 11,250 | 5.7 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 6.1 mi |
| 60071 | Richmond, IL | 3,598 | 9.2 mi |
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 26,872 | 8.2 mi |
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 9,250 | 7.6 mi |
| 60020 | Fox Lake, IL | 9,825 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60050, 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 (31,620 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 60050 in?
ZIP code 60050 (Mchenry) 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 60050?
ZIP code 60050 in Mchenry, IL has a population of 31,620 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60050?
The median household income in ZIP 60050 is $88,812, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60050?
The median home value in ZIP 60050 is $263,700, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60050 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60050?
ZIP code 60050 has 903 business establishments employing approximately 15,561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60050 are: Construction (118), Retail trade (109), Health care and social assistance (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60050?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60050 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 60050?
In ZIP code 60050, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 60050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60050 is 28.6 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 60050?
In ZIP code 60050, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60050 is 5.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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