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Algonquin, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60102

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

32,193
860/sq mi
$132,949
Median income
$349,900
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Algonquin pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
860
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60102 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Algonquin, McHenry County, Illinois, with 32,193 residents across 37.4 square miles, a density of 860 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60102 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,949 (66% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $53,935. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $349,900 (82% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,735 monthly, and 88.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 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 60102 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 60102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Algonquin, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60102.

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 60102, Algonquin, 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

32,193

Population

37.4

Area (sq mi)

860

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60102?

41.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$132,949

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$53,935

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60102 ranks nationally

Algonquin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,949 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,113

Total Housing Units

11,751

Occupied Units

362

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$349,900

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$1,735

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60102 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 122
2021 +10.6% 135
2022 +14.3% 154
2023 +10.8% 171
2024 +7.2% 183

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 998 business establishments in ZIP 60102, employing approximately 9,651 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,735,000.

998

Businesses

9,651

Employees

$352.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 137 13.7%
Construction 136 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 129 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 106 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing 87 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 86 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 4.6%
Finance and insurance 43 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.0%
Manufacturing 27 2.7%
Wholesale trade 23 2.3%
Educational services 16 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Information 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 60102 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 60102 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 60102 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 60102 ranks #3 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
60118 Dundee, IL 15,851 4.0 mi
60110 Carpentersville, IL 38,557 3.0 mi
60156 Lake In The Hills, IL 28,987 2.8 mi
60014 Crystal Lake, IL 48,550 4.8 mi
60012 Crystal Lake, IL 11,120 7.5 mi
60021 Fox River Grove, IL 5,545 5.0 mi
60013 Cary, IL 26,872 5.3 mi
60123 Elgin, IL 47,405 8.6 mi
60136 Gilberts, IL 7,013 5.5 mi
60142 Huntley, IL 26,447 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in McHenry County

60014 standard
Crystal Lake, IL
Pop: 48,550
60098 standard
Woodstock, IL
Pop: 32,228
60050 standard
Mchenry, IL
Pop: 31,620
60156 standard
Lake In The Hills, IL
Pop: 28,987
60013 standard
Cary, IL
Pop: 26,872
60142 standard
Huntley, IL
Pop: 26,447

Related Areas

McHenry County Algonquin, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60102 in? ▼
ZIP code 60102 (Algonquin) 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 60102? ▼
ZIP code 60102 in Algonquin, IL has a population of 32,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60102 is $132,949, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60102 is $349,900, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60102 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60102? ▼
ZIP code 60102 has 998 business establishments employing approximately 9,651 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60102 are: Retail trade (137), Construction (136), Health care and social assistance (129). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60102? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60102 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 60102? ▼
In ZIP code 60102, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 60102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60102 is 30.9 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 60102? ▼
In ZIP code 60102, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60102 is 4.0% 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.