PlainZIP

Wonder Lake, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60097

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

11,250
295/sq mi
$93,397
Median income
$229,700
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wonder Lake pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
295
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60097 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60097 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wonder Lake, McHenry County, Illinois, home to 11,250 residents across 38.2 square miles, a density of 295 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60097 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,397 (17% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,963. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 5.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $229,700 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,417 a month; 88.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 60097, plus 6 more within McHenry County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 60097

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wonder Lake, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60097.

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 60097, Wonder Lake, 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

11,250

Population

38.2

Area (sq mi)

295

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60097?

36.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%

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?

$93,397

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$39,963

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60097 ranks nationally

Wonder Lake, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,397 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,667

Total Housing Units

4,486

Occupied Units

181

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$229,700

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$1,417

Median Rent

1975

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

+15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60097 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 120
2021 +13.3% 136
2022 +8.9% 148
2023 +6.3% 157
2024 +15.7% 182

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 123 business establishments in ZIP 60097, employing approximately 427 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,772,000.

123

Businesses

427

Employees

$19.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 38 30.9%
Other services (except public administration) 21 17.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.5%
Retail trade 6 4.9%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.4%

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 60097 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 60097 ranks #4 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 60097 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 60097 ranks #6 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 3.1 mi
60034 Hebron, IL 2,040 5.0 mi
60071 Richmond, IL 3,598 5.4 mi
60050 Mchenry, IL 31,620 5.7 mi
53128 Genoa City, WI 8,947 9.4 mi
60098 Woodstock, IL 32,228 6.8 mi
60012 Crystal Lake, IL 11,120 9.0 mi
60051 Mchenry, IL 25,192 7.5 mi
60081 Spring Grove, IL 10,079 8.0 mi
53181 Twin Lakes, WI 7,357 10.3 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 Wonder Lake, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60097 in? ▼
ZIP code 60097 (Wonder Lake) 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 60097? ▼
ZIP code 60097 in Wonder Lake, IL has a population of 11,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60097? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60097 is $93,397, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60097? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60097 is $229,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60097? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60097 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60097? ▼
ZIP code 60097 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60097? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60097 are: Construction (38), Other services (except public administration) (21), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60097? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60097 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 60097? ▼
In ZIP code 60097, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% 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 60097? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60097 is 33.2 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 60097? ▼
In ZIP code 60097, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60097? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60097 is 10.1% 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.