ZIP Code 60102
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Algonquin · McHenry County · Illinois
- Population
- 32,193
- Median income
- $132,949
- Median home value
- $349,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.5%
- Land area
- 37.4 sq mi
860/sq mi
▲ 74% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 26% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
Chicago
ZIP code 60102 in Algonquin, Illinois has a population of 32,193. The median household income is $132,949, which is 74% above the national average. Median home value is $349,900, 26% above the US average. 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 60102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.4 square miles in Algonquin, McHenry County, Illinois. The area is home to 32,193 residents, producing a population density of 860 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 60102 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 60102 sits at $132,949 (66% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $53,935. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $349,900 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,735 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 60102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McHenry County, so you can benchmark 60102 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 60102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60102.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Construction
Construction
136 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 60102?
41.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
12.0%
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?
$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
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?
12,113
Total Housing Units
11,751
Occupied Units
362
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 60102 vs 60118 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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