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Ringwood, IL
Village in McHenry County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60072.
Population
730
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
189
ZIP codes
1
Ringwood and its ZIP codes
Ringwood at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $143,750 a year, 72% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $386,400 (47% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Ringwood, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ringwood, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$143,750
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$386,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
93.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (261), Irish Americans (112), Polish Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for Ringwood.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
Ringwood, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ringwood, 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 Ringwood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Ringwood
1 in or overlapping Ringwood. Population shown
Cities near Ringwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McCullom LakeVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Wonder LakeVillage | 3.2 mi | 5 |
| JohnsburgVillage | 3.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Solon MillsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenwoodVillage | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| McHenryCity | 4.3 mi | 14.8 |
| RichmondVillage | 4.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Spring GroveVillage | 4.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Pistakee HighlandsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Bull ValleyVillage | 6.1 mi | 9.8 |
| LakemoorVillage | 6.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Fox LakeVillage | 6.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Holiday HillsVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Genoa City, WIVillage | 7.9 mi | 2.6 |
| HebronVillage | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| VoloVillage | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ringwood, IL in?
- Ringwood is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Ringwood, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ringwood include 60072.
- What is the population of Ringwood, IL?
- About 730 people live in Ringwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ringwood?
- Nearby places include McCullom Lake (1.9 mi), Wonder Lake (3.2 mi), Johnsburg (3.3 mi), Solon Mills (3.6 mi), Greenwood (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023