60152 ZIP Code — Marengo, IL
Mchenry County, Illinois
ZIP code 60152 is located in Marengo, Illinois, within Mchenry County. It covers approximately 95.35 square miles and serves a population of 12,264 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
About ZIP code 60152
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $242,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $91,833. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,264
population
95.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60152 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60152
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60152. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Marengo | Acceptable |
| Marengo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60180 Union (5.2 mi)
61038 Garden Prairie (6.6 mi)
60098 Woodstock (9 mi)
60142 Huntley (9.7 mi)
60135 Genoa (9.7 mi)
60033 Harvard (10.8 mi)
61008 Belvidere (11.5 mi)
60145 Kingston (12.6 mi)
60140 Hampshire (13.3 mi)
61012 Capron (13.6 mi)
60156 Lake In The Hills (13.8 mi)
61065 Poplar Grove (15 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,264 |
| Population density | 129 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 95.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2479 |
| Longitude | -88.6119 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 25.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.0% | 32.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
12,264
Population
129
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$91,833
Median household income
$41,775
Per capita income
$242,200
Median home value
$1,001
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
3,698
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
461
Under 5
464
417
5–9
419
293
10–14
294
351
15–19
352
543
20–24
545
850
25–34
854
568
35–44
570
730
45–54
734
352
55–59
354
515
60–64
518
575
65–74
577
367
75–84
369
96
85+
96
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,891 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 9,373 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,080 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,724 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 386 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 378 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 25.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.0% | 32.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.9% | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
6.0%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
12.2%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
17.9%
$200k+
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.9% |
| $200k+ | 12.8% |
| Median income | $91,833 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
22.4%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
9.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,001 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.1% |
| Electricity | 16.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,580 | 56.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 316 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 655 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 996 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,579 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,509 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 32.3% |
| Married | 56.5% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 184 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 336 | 12.7% |
| Elementary school | 824 | 31.0% |
| High school | 668 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 642 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Retail trade
15.3%
Construction
8.2%
Professional & management
7.7%
Public administration
6.9%
Other services
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.1% |
| Service | 15.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.1% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.8 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
16.9%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
47.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 664 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.2% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,339 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 491 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 430 | 3.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,535 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 11,468 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,905 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 67 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 729 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 486 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,946 | 15.9% |
| French | 806 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 340 | 2.8% |
| Dutch | 202 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 191 | 1.6% |
| English | 89 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 75 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 48 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60152
What city is ZIP code 60152 in?
ZIP code 60152 is primarily assigned to Marengo, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60152 in?
ZIP code 60152 falls within Mchenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of ZIP code 60152?
ZIP code 60152 has an estimated population of 12,264 residents, with a density of 129 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60152?
The median household income in ZIP code 60152 is $91,833, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60152?
The median home value in ZIP code 60152 is $242,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 60152 in?
ZIP code 60152 observes the CST timezone.