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 Moderate-density area
- $119,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $413,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,511. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.0% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $413,900 (116% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,025.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McHenry County, so 60072 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 60072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ringwood, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60072.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 60072?
47.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.7%
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?
$119,375
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$57,511
Per Capita Income
2.0%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60072 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Ringwood, 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)
$119,375 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
344housing units
344
Total Housing Units
332
Occupied Units
12
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,900
Median Home Value
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60072 vs 60071 →
ZIP 60072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60050
Mchenry (60050)
31,620 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
- 60081 10,079
Spring Grove (60081)
10,079 residents
- 60020 9,825
Fox Lake (60020)
9,825 residents
- 53128 8,947
Genoa City (53128)
8,947 residents
- 53181 7,357
Twin Lakes (53181)
7,357 residents
- 60071 3,598
Richmond (60071)
3,598 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60072 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60072 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
- 60072
Ringwood (60072)
$119,375 median income
- 60081
Spring Grove (60081)
$116,706 median income
- 60051
Mchenry (60051)
$100,762 median income
- 53181
Twin Lakes (53181)
$97,804 median income
- 60097
Wonder Lake (60097)
$93,397 median income
- 60050
Mchenry (60050)
$88,812 median income
- 60034
Hebron (60034)
$87,188 median income
- 53128
Genoa City (53128)
$82,216 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60072, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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