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Richmond, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60071

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

3,598
54/sq mi
$74,426
Median income
$331,400
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richmond pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60071 covers 67.3 square miles in Richmond, McHenry County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,598 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,426 (7% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $51,674. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.9%. Median home value sits at $331,400 (73% above the state average), median rent at $1,242 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, 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 60071 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 60071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60071.

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 60071, Richmond, 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

3,598

Population

67.3

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60071?

42.6

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$74,426

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$51,674

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60071 ranks nationally

Richmond, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,426 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,013

Total Housing Units

1,843

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$331,400

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,242

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

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

163

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+63%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60071 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +63% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 119
2021 +8.7% 129
2022 +21.3% 157
2023 +5.1% 165
2024 -1.2% 163

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 153 business establishments in ZIP 60071, employing approximately 1,890 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,603,000.

153

Businesses

1,890

Employees

$135.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 22 14.4%
Manufacturing 20 13.1%
Construction 18 11.8%
Retail trade 17 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 17 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 9 5.9%
Wholesale trade 8 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.9%
Finance and insurance 5 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.6%

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 60071 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 60071 ranks #8 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 60071 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 60071 ranks #9 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
60072 Ringwood, IL 928 4.0 mi
53128 Genoa City, WI 8,947 4.8 mi
60081 Spring Grove, IL 10,079 4.5 mi
60034 Hebron, IL 2,040 5.5 mi
60097 Wonder Lake, IL 11,250 5.4 mi
53181 Twin Lakes, WI 7,357 5.0 mi
60050 Mchenry, IL 31,620 9.2 mi
53192 Wilmot, WI 217 7.1 mi
60051 Mchenry, IL 25,192 8.7 mi
60020 Fox Lake, IL 9,825 8.5 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 Richmond, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60071 in? ▼
ZIP code 60071 (Richmond) 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 60071? ▼
ZIP code 60071 in Richmond, IL has a population of 3,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60071? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60071 is $74,426, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60071? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60071 is $331,400, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60071? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60071 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60071? ▼
ZIP code 60071 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,890 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60071? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60071 are: Accommodation and food services (22), Manufacturing (20), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60071? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60071 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 63%. 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 60071? ▼
In ZIP code 60071, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 60071? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60071 is 31.6 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 60071? ▼
In ZIP code 60071, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60071? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60071 is 7.3% 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.