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Johnsburg, IL

Village in McHenry County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60051.

Population

6,386

Land area

7.3sq mi

People per sq mi

880

ZIP codes

1

Johnsburg and its ZIP codes

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Johnsburg at a glance

  • Johnsburg is about 3.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $121,023 a year, 45% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,300 (25% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,128 a month.

Local data for Johnsburg, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Johnsburg, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$121,023

Poverty rate

12.1%

Median home value

$328,300

Median rent

$1,128/mo

Homeownership

93.1%

Bachelor's or higher

24.3%

Median age

49.1

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,136), Irish Americans (1,007), Polish Americans (797).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for Johnsburg.

Details

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

McHenry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Johnsburg, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.3%
  • Carpooled4.7%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Johnsburg, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Johnsburg, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Johnsburg

1 in or overlapping Johnsburg. Population shown

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Cities near Johnsburg

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pistakee HighlandsCensus-designated place2 mi1.3
McCullom LakeVillage3 mi0.3
RingwoodVillage3.3 mi3.9
LakemoorVillage3.6 mi5.3
Fox LakeVillage4.1 mi7.8
Solon MillsCensus-designated place4.2 mi0.2
Spring GroveVillage4.6 mi9.1
McHenryCity4.8 mi14.8
VoloVillage5.3 mi4.1
Long LakeCensus-designated place6 mi1.2
Holiday HillsVillage6.2 mi0.9
Wonder LakeVillage6.4 mi5
Fox Lake HillsCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.3
RichmondVillage6.7 mi4.3
Round Lake HeightsVillage7.1 mi0.6
GreenwoodVillage7.3 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Johnsburg, IL in?
Johnsburg is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Johnsburg, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Johnsburg include 60051.
What is the population of Johnsburg, IL?
About 6,386 people live in Johnsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Johnsburg?
Nearby places include Pistakee Highlands (2 mi), McCullom Lake (3 mi), Ringwood (3.3 mi), Lakemoor (3.6 mi), Fox Lake (4.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023