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Cary, IL
Village in McHenry County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60013.
Population
17,923
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,747
ZIP codes
1
Cary and its ZIP codes
Cary at a glance
- Cary is about 12 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 144th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $113,026, 36% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $309,800 (18% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,428 a month.
Local data for Cary, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cary, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,026
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$309,800
Median rent
$1,428/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.7%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,763), Irish Americans (2,849), Italian Americans (1,844).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for Cary.
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
How people get to work
Cary, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home18.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cary, 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° / 13°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cary, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Cary
1 in or overlapping Cary. Population shown
Cities near Cary
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Trout ValleyVillage | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Fox River GroveVillage | 2.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Oakwood HillsVillage | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Port BarringtonVillage | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Lake in the HillsVillage | 3.5 mi | 10.2 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 3.8 mi | 19 |
| Lake BarringtonVillage | 4.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Prairie GroveVillage | 4.3 mi | 6 |
| Burtons BridgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| AlgonquinVillage | 5.1 mi | 12.5 |
| Tower LakesVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Island LakeVillage | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| North BarringtonVillage | 5.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Holiday HillsVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Barrington HillsVillage | 6 mi | 27 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cary, IL in?
- Cary is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Cary, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cary include 60013.
- What is the population of Cary, IL?
- About 17,923 people live in Cary, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cary?
- Nearby places include Trout Valley (1.2 mi), Fox River Grove (2.3 mi), Oakwood Hills (2.4 mi), Port Barrington (3.5 mi), Lake in the Hills (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023