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Algonquin, IL
Village in McHenry County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60102.
Population
30,067
Land area
12.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,401
ZIP codes
1
Algonquin and its ZIP codes
Algonquin at a glance
- Algonquin is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 65th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $134,525 a year, 61% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,000 (33% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,723 a month.
Local data for Algonquin, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algonquin, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,525
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$351,000
Median rent
$1,723/mo
Homeownership
88.2%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,927), Irish Americans (4,155), Polish Americans (3,714).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for Algonquin.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,103
98,058 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,123 per person
PPP loans
$50.33M
1,080 loans, 6,552 jobs reported
How people get to work
Algonquin, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home23.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algonquin, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
783
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
764
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algonquin, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Algonquin
1 in or overlapping Algonquin. Population shown
Cities near Algonquin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake in the HillsVillage | 2 mi | 10.2 |
| CarpentersvilleVillage | 2.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Trout ValleyVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GilbertsVillage | 4.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 4.9 mi | 19 |
| Sleepy HollowVillage | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| CaryVillage | 5.1 mi | 6.5 |
| HuntleyVillage | 5.1 mi | 14.7 |
| West DundeeVillage | 5.2 mi | 4 |
| Fox River GroveVillage | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| East DundeeVillage | 6 mi | 2.9 |
| LakewoodVillage | 6.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Barrington HillsVillage | 6.8 mi | 27 |
| Oakwood HillsVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Prairie GroveVillage | 8 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algonquin, IL in?
- Algonquin is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Algonquin, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Algonquin include 60102.
- What is the population of Algonquin, IL?
- About 30,067 people live in Algonquin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algonquin?
- Nearby places include Lake in the Hills (2 mi), Carpentersville (2.6 mi), Trout Valley (4.2 mi), Gilberts (4.3 mi), Crystal Lake (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023