Mchenry, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60051
McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,192
- 304/sq mi High-density area
- $100,762
- Median income Above-median income area
- $278,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mchenry 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 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 304
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60051 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 60051 (Mchenry, IL) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 172.6 in 2023 to 186.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 60051 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mchenry, McHenry County, Illinois, with 25,192 residents across 82.9 square miles, a density of 304 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,762 (26% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,319. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $278,400 (45% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,637.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McHenry County, so 60051 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 60051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mchenry, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60051.
- Construction
Construction
88 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
47 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
32 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 60051, 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
25,192
Population
82.9
Area (sq mi)
304
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60051?
44.5
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
6.5%
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?
$100,762
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$55,319
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60051 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Mchenry, 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)
$100,762 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
10,434housing units
10,434
Total Housing Units
10,054
Occupied Units
380
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,400
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,637
Median Rent
1982
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60051 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 120 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 133 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 153 |
| 2023 | +12.7% | 173 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 187 |
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 448 business establishments in ZIP 60051, employing approximately 3,970 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,496,000.
448
Businesses
3,970
Employees
$173.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 88 | 19.6% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 43 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 60051 vs 60041 →
ZIP 60051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
60,002 residents
- 60050
Mchenry (60050)
31,620 residents
- 60013
Cary (60013)
26,872 residents
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
25,192 residents
- 60084 16,771
Wauconda (60084)
16,771 residents
- 60012 11,120
Crystal Lake (60012)
11,120 residents
- 60081 10,079
Spring Grove (60081)
10,079 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
- 60041 9,250
Ingleside (60041)
9,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60051 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60051 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
- 60081
Spring Grove (60081)
$116,706 median income
- 60084
Wauconda (60084)
$110,090 median income
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
$100,762 median income
- 60042
Island Lake (60042)
$99,917 median income
- 60073
Round Lake (60073)
$98,514 median income
- 60041
Ingleside (60041)
$93,396 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60051 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 9,250 | 3.9 mi |
| 60050 | Mchenry, IL | 31,620 | 3.7 mi |
| 60020 | Fox Lake, IL | 9,825 | 3.7 mi |
| 60081 | Spring Grove, IL | 10,079 | 6.7 mi |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 8,547 | 5.4 mi |
| 60073 | Round Lake, IL | 60,002 | 6.1 mi |
| 60072 | Ringwood, IL | 928 | 5.3 mi |
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 26,872 | 9.2 mi |
| 60012 | Crystal Lake, IL | 11,120 | 7.1 mi |
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 16,771 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60051, 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 (25,192 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 60051 in?
ZIP code 60051 (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 60051?
ZIP code 60051 in Mchenry, IL has a population of 25,192 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60051?
The median household income in ZIP 60051 is $100,762, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60051?
The median home value in ZIP 60051 is $278,400, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60051 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60051?
ZIP code 60051 has 448 business establishments employing approximately 3,970 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60051 are: Construction (88), Retail trade (59), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60051 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 60051?
In ZIP code 60051, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 60051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60051 is 34.2 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 60051?
In ZIP code 60051, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60051 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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