60051 ZIP Code — Mchenry, IL
Mchenry County, Illinois
ZIP code 60051 is located in Mchenry, Illinois, within Mchenry County. It covers approximately 33.18 square miles and serves a population of 23,598 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 779.
About ZIP code 60051
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 $255,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($99,854) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,598
population
33.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
60051 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 60051
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60051. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mchenry | Acceptable |
| Mchenry | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
60042 Island Lake (3.3 mi)
60050 Mchenry (3.8 mi)
60041 Ingleside (4.3 mi)
60020 Fox Lake (4.9 mi)
60084 Wauconda (5.3 mi)
60073 Round Lake (5.3 mi)
60012 Crystal Lake (5.7 mi)
60013 Cary (6.9 mi)
60014 Crystal Lake (7.8 mi)
60072 Ringwood (7.9 mi)
60030 Grayslake (8.1 mi)
60097 Wonder Lake (8.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,598 |
| Population density | 711 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.93 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.3240 |
| Longitude | -88.2129 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 25.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 32.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.1% | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
23,598
Population
711
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$99,854
Median household income
$50,939
Per capita income
$255,500
Median home value
$1,582
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
8,328
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
713
Under 5
628
561
5–9
493
843
10–14
743
679
15–19
598
697
20–24
613
1,723
25–34
1,517
1,434
35–44
1,262
1,751
45–54
1,542
1,309
55–59
1,152
1,012
60–64
891
1,263
65–74
1,111
469
75–84
413
96
85+
85
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,787 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 18,811 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,437 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
2.1%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,366 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,171 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,128 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 525 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 505 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.4% | 25.9% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 30.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 32.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.1% | 10.6% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
16.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 16.3% |
| Median income | $99,854 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
21.7%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
7.6%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,582 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 84.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 92.0% |
| Electricity | 4.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,241 | 57.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 900 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,544 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,486 | 16.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,775 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,504 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 23.9% |
| Married | 55.4% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
22.1%
Graduate / professional
10.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 377 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,981 | 42.1% |
| High school | 1,181 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,033 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Construction
11.8%
Retail trade
11.1%
Professional & management
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Other services
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.1% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
12.8%
18 and over
5.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
26.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 958 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.4% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,257 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 491 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 309 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 57 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,448 | 95.1% |
| Born in same state | 22,203 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 18,551 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 245 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,150 | 4.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 581 | 50.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,356 | 18.5% |
| French | 2,007 | 8.5% |
| Polish | 491 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 393 | 1.7% |
| English | 260 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 251 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 165 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 152 | 0.6% |
| German | 70 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60051
What city is ZIP code 60051 in?
ZIP code 60051 is primarily assigned to Mchenry, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 60051 in?
ZIP code 60051 falls within Mchenry County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 60051 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 60051 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 60051?
ZIP code 60051 has an estimated population of 23,598 residents, with a density of 711 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 60051?
The median household income in ZIP code 60051 is $99,854, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60051?
The median home value in ZIP code 60051 is $255,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 60051 in?
ZIP code 60051 observes the CST timezone.