60013 ZIP Code — Cary, IL
Mchenry County, Illinois
ZIP code 60013 is located in Cary, Illinois, within Mchenry County. It covers approximately 14.46 square miles and serves a population of 26,266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 847/224.
About ZIP code 60013
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($114,055) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,266
population
14.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60013 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60013
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60013. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cary | Acceptable |
| Cary | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60021 Fox River Grove (2.2 mi)
60042 Island Lake (3.8 mi)
60014 Crystal Lake (3.9 mi)
60012 Crystal Lake (5.2 mi)
60010 Barrington (6 mi)
60084 Wauconda (6.1 mi)
60102 Algonquin (6.2 mi)
60156 Lake In The Hills (6.7 mi)
60051 Mchenry (6.9 mi)
60110 Carpentersville (7.7 mi)
60118 Dundee (8.7 mi)
60050 Mchenry (9.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,266 |
| Population density | 1,816 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.75 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2255 |
| Longitude | -88.2317 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 847/224 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.1% | 25.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.8% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.8% | 32.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.3% | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
26,266
Population
1,816
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$114,055
Median household income
$51,737
Per capita income
$283,000
Median home value
$1,465
Median monthly rent
87.8%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
8,525
Housing units
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
640
Under 5
613
686
5–9
657
945
10–14
906
1,016
15–19
974
826
20–24
791
1,560
25–34
1,496
1,868
35–44
1,791
1,828
45–54
1,753
1,142
55–59
1,095
1,023
60–64
980
1,308
65–74
1,255
449
75–84
431
119
85+
114
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,772 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,494 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,676 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,297 | 83% |
| Two or more races | 1,950 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,808 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 528 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 351 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.1% | 25.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.8% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.8% | 32.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.3% | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
5.5%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k+
19.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.4% |
| $200k+ | 19.9% |
| Median income | $114,055 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
39.1%
$300k–$500k
35.1%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,465 |
| Owner occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter occupied | 12.2% |
| Vacant | 2.0% |
| Single-family detached | 84.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% |
| 3 or more | 28.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 94.3% |
| Electricity | 4.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,904 | 62.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 903 | 9.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,031 | 10.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,657 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,137 | 33.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,480 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 27.3% |
| Married | 56.7% | 55.8% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 341 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 397 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,558 | 39.2% |
| High school | 1,743 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,486 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Professional & management
14.6%
Retail trade
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.0% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 12.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.6% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 73.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,130 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 and over | 23.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.3% |
| Public insurance | 20.6% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,013 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 758 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 449 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 263 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 46 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,210 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 24,057 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 19,319 | 73.6% |
| Foreign born | 153 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,056 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,363 | 66.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,236 | 19.9% |
| French | 2,684 | 10.2% |
| Polish | 495 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 449 | 1.7% |
| Arab | 390 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 309 | 1.2% |
| English | 197 | 0.8% |
| Norwegian | 148 | 0.6% |
| German | 140 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60013
What city is ZIP code 60013 in?
ZIP code 60013 is primarily assigned to Cary, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60013 in?
ZIP code 60013 falls within Mchenry County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60013 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 60013 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60013?
The median household income in ZIP code 60013 is $114,055, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 60013?
ZIP code 60013 has an estimated population of 26,266 residents, with a density of 1,816 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60013?
The median home value in ZIP code 60013 is $283,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 60013 in?
ZIP code 60013 observes the CST timezone.