PlainZIP

Ringwood, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60072

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

928
45/sq mi
$119,375
Median income
$413,900
Median home value
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ringwood pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60072 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ringwood, McHenry County, Illinois, home to just 928 residents across 20.6 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60072 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,375 (49% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $57,511. Poverty here runs at 2.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. Housing costs here run $413,900 for a typical home value (116% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,025 a month; 94.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 60072 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in McHenry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 60072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringwood, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60072.

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 60072, Ringwood, 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

928

Population

20.6

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60072?

47.9

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$119,375

Median Household Income

+49% vs state

$57,511

Per Capita Income

2.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60072 ranks nationally

Ringwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$119,375 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.6%

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

What does housing look like?

344

Total Housing Units

332

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.3%
Renter 5.7%

$413,900

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$1,025

Median Rent

1993

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

-7.1%

YoY Change (2023)

122

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+22%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60072 have decreased 7.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +22% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.3% 99
2020 -3.0% 96
2021 +9.1% 105
2022 +25.2% 132
2023 -7.1% 122

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 60072, employing approximately 665 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,340,000.

62

Businesses

665

Employees

$54.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 30.6%
Manufacturing 9 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.3%
Wholesale trade 6 9.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.5%
Retail trade 3 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.8%

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 60072 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 60072 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 60072 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 60072 ranks #2 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
60071 Richmond, IL 3,598 4.0 mi
60097 Wonder Lake, IL 11,250 3.1 mi
60050 Mchenry, IL 31,620 5.3 mi
60081 Spring Grove, IL 10,079 5.1 mi
60051 Mchenry, IL 25,192 5.3 mi
60012 Crystal Lake, IL 11,120 9.3 mi
60020 Fox Lake, IL 9,825 6.6 mi
53128 Genoa City, WI 8,947 8.7 mi
60034 Hebron, IL 2,040 6.7 mi
53181 Twin Lakes, WI 7,357 8.2 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 Ringwood, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60072 in? ▼
ZIP code 60072 (Ringwood) 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 60072? ▼
ZIP code 60072 in Ringwood, IL has a population of 928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60072 is $119,375, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60072 is $413,900, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60072 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60072? ▼
ZIP code 60072 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60072 are: Construction (19), Manufacturing (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60072? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60072 decreased by 7.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 22%. 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 60072? ▼
In ZIP code 60072, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.6% 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 60072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60072 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 60072? ▼
In ZIP code 60072, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60072 is 2.0% 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.