Union, IL · standard
ZIP Code 60180
McHenry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,694
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $110,070
- Median income Above-median income area
- $349,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Union pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 60180 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 60180 covers 56.1 square miles in Union, McHenry County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,694 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 60180 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,070 (37% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,787. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $349,100 (82% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 78.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,712.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McHenry County, so 60180 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 60180
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Union, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 60180.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
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 60180, Union, 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
1,694
Population
56.1
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 60180?
39.7
Median Age
59.1%
Male
40.9%
Female
8.2%
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?
$110,070
Median Household Income
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$46,787
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 60180 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Union, 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)
$110,070 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
723housing units
723
Total Housing Units
704
Occupied Units
19
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,100
Median Home Value
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$1,712
Median Rent
1969
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
+24.2%
YoY Change (2024)
156
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+56%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 60180 have increased 24.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8.6% | 111 |
| 2020 | +1.1% | 112 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 123 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 153 |
| 2024 | – | 156 |
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 56 business establishments in ZIP 60180, employing approximately 2,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,907,000.
56
Businesses
2,160
Employees
$210.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 23.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.4% |
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 60180 vs 60152 →
ZIP 60180 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60098
Woodstock (60098)
32,228 residents
- 60142
Huntley (60142)
26,447 residents
- 60140
Hampshire (60140)
14,341 residents
- 60152 12,533
Marengo (60152)
12,533 residents
- 60136 7,013
Gilberts (60136)
7,013 residents
- 60180 1,694
Union (60180)
1,694 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 60180 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 60180 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 60136
Gilberts (60136)
$147,704 median income
- 60140
Hampshire (60140)
$111,241 median income
- 60180
Union (60180)
$110,070 median income
- 60152
Marengo (60152)
$98,451 median income
- 60098
Woodstock (60098)
$91,062 median income
- 60142
Huntley (60142)
$89,735 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 60180 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 60180, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,694 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 60180 in?
ZIP code 60180 (Union) 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 60180?
ZIP code 60180 in Union, IL has a population of 1,694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 60180?
The median household income in ZIP 60180 is $110,070, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 60180?
The median home value in ZIP 60180 is $349,100, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 60180?
The largest racial group in ZIP 60180 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 60180?
ZIP code 60180 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 2,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 60180?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 60180 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7), Manufacturing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 60180?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 60180 increased by 24.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. 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 60180?
In ZIP code 60180, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 60180?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 60180 is 28.0 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 60180?
In ZIP code 60180, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 60180?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 60180 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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