ZIP Code 60050 Demographics & Data

Mchenry, IL (ZIP Code 60050) Snapshot

Illinois

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 60050

The U.S. ZIP Code 60050 is associated with Mchenry, IL in McHenry County. The current population estimate is 32,565. An estimated 26.3% in this Illinois region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $35,544. Approximately 4% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $73,132. The median age in ZIP Code 60050 is approximately 39.3 years, and 17.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 60050

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 60050 is 32,565.

Mchenry, IL

The 60050 ZIP Code is associated with Mchenry, IL in McHenry County.

Area Codes associated with 60050

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 60050 include 779, and 815.

Sunrise / Sunset in 60050

Sunrise: 6:29 am
Sunset: 7:22 pm
Sunrise in 60050 6:29 am
Sunrise in 60050 7:22 pm

Weather forecast for 60050

Today's forecast for 60050: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 60050

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 60050 Good

Internet in 60050

Approximately 91.9% of households in ZIP Code 60050 have a computer, while about 89.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 60050

The gender split in ZIP Code 60050 is an estimated 50.4% male and approximately 49.6% female.

Health Insurance in 60050

Approximately 8.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 60050 (Mchenry, IL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 60050

The median household income in ZIP Code 60050 is $73,132, while the region's mean household income is $91,982. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,544. The per capita income in ZIP Code 60050 of $35,544 is approximately 1.37% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,038. An estimated 4.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 55.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.9% of the population in 60050 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.5% of 60050 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 60050

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 7.8%
$200,000 or more per year 6.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 60050

In ZIP Code 60050, 91.5% of the population graduated high school, while 26.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.5% in this McHenry County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 60050

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.5%
Some college, no degree 23.6%
Associate's degree 10.1%
Bachelor's degree 18.5%
Graduate or professional degree 7.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 60050

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 60050, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 13.1% of 60050 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 60050 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.5%), followed by Asian (2.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 60050

Industry Percent
White 95.5%
Black or African American 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 60050

In ZIP Code 60050, 86.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this McHenry County region.

Language Spoken in 60050

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.1%
Spanish 10.4%
Other Indo-European languages 2.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 60050

Residents of ZIP Code 60050 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 60050 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 60050 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 60050 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 60050

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 6.5%
10 to 14 years 6.5%
15 to 19 years 6.8%
20 to 24 years 6.9%
25 to 34 years 13.0%
35 to 44 years 13.3%
45 to 54 years 14.0%
55 to 59 years 7.8%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 7.9%
75 to 84 years 3.8%
85 years and over 2.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 60050 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 60050

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 60050 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 60050 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 60050 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 60050

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 60050

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 60050

The median home value in ZIP Code 60050 in January 2025 comes in at $293,152. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $284,330 median value in August 2024, and 8% higher than the $272,587 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 60050, an estimated 20.1% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this McHenry County region.

Home Values in 60050

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $293,152
Dec 2024 $290,924
Nov 2024 $288,691
Oct 2024 $287,084
Sep 2024 $285,631
Aug 2024 $284,330
Jul 2024 $283,000
Jun 2024 $281,682
May 2024 $280,113
Apr 2024 $277,920
Mar 2024 $275,097
Feb 2024 $272,587

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 60050

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 60050

In 60050, 68.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 17.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 60050 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 17.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 60050 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 60050

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 9.4%
Manufacturing 17.7%
Wholesale trade 3.8%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.9%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.9%
Other services, except public administration 5.1%
Public administration 2.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 60050 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 60050 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.75 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.29% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.92% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes electricity rates in 60050 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 60050

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 60050 10.44¢/kWh 4.05¢/kWh 1.39¢/kWh
Illinois 16.36¢/kWh 12.28¢/kWh 10.27¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.64¢/kWh 9.29¢/kWh

Solar Power in 60050

Month ZIP Code 60050 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.09 3 6.31
Mar 4.84 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.36 5.13 7.3
May 5.58 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.24 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.82 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.59 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.35 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.53 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.78 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 60050. This visualizes solar power levels in 60050 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.