PlainZIP

Marengo, IL · standard

ZIP Code 60152

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

12,533
51/sq mi
$98,451
Median income
$300,200
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Marengo pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60152 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 60152 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marengo, McHenry County, Illinois, home to 12,533 residents across 244.3 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 60152 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,451 (23% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,066. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.5%. Median home value sits at $300,200 (56% above the state average), median rent at $1,148 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McHenry County, so you can benchmark 60152 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 60152

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marengo, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60152.

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 60152, Marengo, 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

12,533

Population

244.3

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 60152?

37.1

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$98,451

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$43,066

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 60152 ranks nationally

Marengo, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,451 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,743

Total Housing Units

4,575

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$300,200

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,148

Median Rent

1979

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

+17.3%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 60152 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 112
2021 +8.8% 122
2022 +15.9% 142
2023 +3.6% 147
2024 +17.3% 172

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 305 business establishments in ZIP 60152, employing approximately 2,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,316,000.

305

Businesses

2,975

Employees

$152.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 61 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 28 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 27 8.8%
Retail trade 25 8.2%
Manufacturing 23 7.5%
Wholesale trade 19 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 18 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.3%
Finance and insurance 9 3.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%

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 60152 vs 60180 →

ZIP 60152 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 60152 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 60152 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 60152 ranks #3 of 4 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
60180 Union, IL 1,694 5.2 mi
61038 Garden Prairie, IL 1,354 5.9 mi
60135 Genoa, IL 7,248 9.0 mi

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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 Marengo, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 60152 in? ▼
ZIP code 60152 (Marengo) 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 60152? ▼
ZIP code 60152 in Marengo, IL has a population of 12,533 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60152? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 60152 is $98,451, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60152? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 60152 is $300,200, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60152? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 60152 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60152? ▼
ZIP code 60152 has 305 business establishments employing approximately 2,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60152? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60152 are: Construction (61), Other services (except public administration) (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60152? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60152 increased by 17.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 60152? ▼
In ZIP code 60152, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 60152? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60152 is 32.1 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 60152? ▼
In ZIP code 60152, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60152? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60152 is 9.4% 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.