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McHenry, IL
City in McHenry County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60050.
Population
28,074
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,893
ZIP codes
1
McHenry and its ZIP codes
McHenry at a glance
- McHenry is about 8.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 73rd among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $86,315, 4% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,500 and median rent is $1,553 a month.
Local data for McHenry, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools12
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants101
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
McHenry, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,315
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$266,500
Median rent
$1,553/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,811), Irish Americans (4,639), Mexican Americans (3,587).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for McHenry.
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
$86.41M
924 loans, 9,537 jobs reported
How people get to work
McHenry, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McHenry, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McHenry, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in McHenry
1 in or overlapping McHenry. Population shown
Cities near McHenry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCullom LakeVillage | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Bull ValleyVillage | 3.9 mi | 9.8 |
| RingwoodVillage | 4.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Prairie GroveVillage | 4.5 mi | 6 |
| Wonder LakeVillage | 4.6 mi | 5 |
| Holiday HillsVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| JohnsburgVillage | 4.8 mi | 7.3 |
| LakemoorVillage | 5.1 mi | 5.3 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Burtons BridgeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenwoodVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Island LakeVillage | 6.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Pistakee HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Oakwood HillsVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| VoloVillage | 7 mi | 4.1 |
| Crystal LakeCity | 7 mi | 19 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McHenry, IL in?
- McHenry is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in McHenry, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McHenry include 60050.
- What is the population of McHenry, IL?
- About 28,074 people live in McHenry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McHenry?
- Nearby places include McCullom Lake (2.5 mi), Bull Valley (3.9 mi), Ringwood (4.3 mi), Prairie Grove (4.5 mi), Wonder Lake (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023