60180 ZIP Code — Union, IL

Mchenry County, Illinois

ZIP code 60180 is located in Union, Illinois, within Mchenry County. It covers approximately 20.96 square miles and serves a population of 1,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 60180

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 $275,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $111,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 31% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 60180 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,721

population

20.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

60180 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 60180

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 60180. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60142 Huntley (4.6 mi) 60152 Marengo (5.2 mi) 60098 Woodstock (7.7 mi) 60156 Lake In The Hills (8.6 mi) 60140 Hampshire (10.1 mi) 60136 Gilberts (10.2 mi) 60135 Genoa (10.8 mi) 60014 Crystal Lake (10.9 mi) 60102 Algonquin (11.4 mi) 61038 Garden Prairie (11.7 mi) 60012 Crystal Lake (11.7 mi) 60110 Carpentersville (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,721
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	20.96 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2178
Longitude	-88.5191
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	30.5%	25.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	38.3%	32.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	10.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,721

Population

People per sq mi

29.3

Median age

$111,250

Median household income

$40,827

Per capita income

$275,300

Median home value

$1,736

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

522

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

120

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

219

25–34

172

35–44

114

45–54

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	523	30.4%
18 and over	1,198	69.6%
65 and over	267	15.5%
Median age	29.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.7%

Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

Two or more races 16.1%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,350	65.7%
Hispanic or Latino	333	16.2%
Two or more races	331	16.1%
Asian	32	1.6%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Other race	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	25.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	30.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	38.3%	32.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	10.6%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 41.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	41.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$111,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 44.0%

$300k–$500k 34.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$275,300
Median rent / month	$1,736
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	63.5%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.9%
Electricity	1.2%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	370	63.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	94	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	91	15.7%
Households with children under 18	239	41.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	31.0%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	18.6%
Married	57.2%	63.3%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	7.6%	8.6%
Divorced	7.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 35.3%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	10.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	175	46.1%
High school	114	30.0%
College / grad school	50	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Construction 16.2%

Public administration 8.2%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.7%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	30.0%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	75.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.4%
Public insurance	16.9%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,448	84.1%
Spanish	15	1.0%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,608	93.4%
Born in same state	1,608	93.4%
Born in different state	1,522	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	113	6.6%
Not a US citizen	6	5.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	442	25.7%
French	74	4.3%
Polish	58	3.4%
English	30	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	0.6%
Dutch	8	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 60180

What city is ZIP code 60180 in?

ZIP code 60180 is primarily assigned to Union, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 60180 in?

ZIP code 60180 falls within Mchenry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 60180 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 60180 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 60180 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 60180 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 60180?

The median household income in ZIP code 60180 is $111,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 60180?

ZIP code 60180 has an estimated population of 1,721 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 60180 in?

ZIP code 60180 observes the CST timezone.