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ZIP 60050

Part of McHenry, IL
Pop. 31,781·McHenry County·113th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,883/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$82
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 60050 · $1,883
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,690
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,900/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,596/yr
At $1,883/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMcHenry County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60050 (McHenry, IL) is majority owner-occupied, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,781
Median income
$88,812
Median age
42.7
Renters
24.7%
Age distribution
20.4%
20%
25.8%
15.4%
18.4%
Under 1820.4%
18–3420%
35–5425.8%
55–6415.4%
65+18.4%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
16%
White83.3%
Black0.7%
Hispanic16%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
32.4%
34.4%
25.3%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
75.3%
24.7%
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60050 in McHenry, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,147 → $88,812
up 16.6%
Population
31,748 → 31,781
up 0.1%
Renter share
23.5% → 24.7%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 25.3%
-1.5 pts
Median age
41 → 42.7
+1.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $76,147 to $88,812 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.6% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60050 covers McHenry, IL. The median rent here is $1,883/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($88,812/yr), ZIP 60050 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60050?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60050 (McHenry, IL) is $1,883. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60050 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60050's median rent of $1,883/mo is $82 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60050 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60050 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #113 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,883/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60050?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,883/mo in ZIP 60050. The local median household income is $88,812/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60050?

Rent in ZIP 60050 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60050 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60050 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,883/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($88,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60050 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60050 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.7% of ZIP 60050 households are renters, while 75.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60050 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60050 compare to the rest of McHenry?

ZIP 60050 is more affordable than McHenry overall. At $1,883/mo, it's $10 below the McHenry citywide median of $1,893/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60050 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60050 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,883/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 60050's median household income ($88,812/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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