60072 ZIP Code — Ringwood, IL

Mchenry County, Illinois

ZIP code 60072 is located in Ringwood, Illinois, within Mchenry County. It covers approximately 9.68 square miles and serves a population of 959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60072

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $368,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $134,167. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60072 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

959

population

9.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ringwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60097 Wonder Lake (2.8 mi) 60071 Richmond (2.9 mi) 60050 Mchenry (4.4 mi) 60081 Spring Grove (5.4 mi) 60034 Hebron (6.5 mi) 60020 Fox Lake (7.4 mi) 60051 Mchenry (7.9 mi) 53181 Twin Lakes (8.4 mi) 60041 Ingleside (8.8 mi) 53128 Genoa City (8.9 mi) 60012 Crystal Lake (9.4 mi) 60098 Woodstock (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	959
Population density	99 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	9.68 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.4132
Longitude	-88.3103
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.8%	25.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	32.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	26.1%	10.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

959

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$134,167

Median household income

$48,954

Per capita income

$368,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.7%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

352

Housing units

40.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	25.7%
18 and over	713	74.3%
65 and over	173	18.0%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Black or African American 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	897	93%
Black or African American	52	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.5%
Two or more races	5	0.5%
Other race	3	0.3%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.8%	25.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	18.7%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	38.4%	32.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	26.1%	10.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 10.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k+ 20.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	10.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	25.1%
$200k+	20.0%
Median income	$134,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 52.0%

$500k–$1M 14.3%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$368,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.7%
Renter occupied	2.3%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	30.3%
1990–1999	18.1%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	30.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	7.5%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	29.7%
5+ bedrooms	19.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	16.0%
2 vehicles	25.7%
3 or more	57.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.3%
Electricity	1.1%
Fuel oil	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	78.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	4.6%
Female householder, no spouse	52	14.9%
Households with children under 18	101	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	35.4%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	23.2%
Married	80.8%	63.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	9.6%
Divorced	2.1%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 15.0%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 19.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	40.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	6.8%
Kindergarten	22	8.3%
Elementary school	127	48.1%
High school	65	24.6%
College / grad school	32	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Education & healthcare 12.6%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Other services 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.8%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	14.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	16.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	1.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	919	95.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	951	99.2%
Born in same state	941	98.1%
Born in different state	740	77.2%
Foreign born	10	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	87	9.1%
French	57	5.9%
Polish	19	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.6%
Irish	6	0.6%
Arab	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	92.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60072

What city is ZIP code 60072 in?

ZIP code 60072 is primarily assigned to Ringwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60072 in?

ZIP code 60072 falls within Mchenry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60072 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 60072 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 60072 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 60072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60072?

The median household income in ZIP code 60072 is $134,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 60072?

The median home value in ZIP code 60072 is $368,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 60072 in?

ZIP code 60072 observes the CST timezone.