ZIP code 60042
Where is ZIP code 60042?
Island Lake, Illinois
McHenry County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60042 belongs to Island Lake, Illinois in McHenry County. 60042 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 224, 779, 815 and 847. About 8,347 people live in the 60042 area, where the median household income is $99,917. The closest ZIP codes are 60084 (Wauconda, 3.1 mi east), 60013 (Cary, 4.6 mi southwest) and 60021 (Fox River Grove, 5.7 mi south).
| ZIP code | 60042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Island Lake |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 224, 779, 815, 847 |
| Coordinates | 42.2742, -88.1926 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
Population and income in 60042
| Population | 8,347 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,828 · higher than 82% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.4 years · lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $99,917 · higher than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,883 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $259,100 · higher than 80% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,852 a month |
| Housing units | 3,270 |
| Households | 3,088 (2.68 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 4.57 sq mi (plus 0.51 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60084 | Wauconda, IL | 3.1 mi E | Standard |
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 4.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 60021 | Fox River Grove, IL | 5.7 mi S | Standard |
| 60051 | Mchenry, IL | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
| 60041 | Ingleside, IL | 6.4 mi N | Standard |
| 60050 | Mchenry, IL | 6.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 60012 | Crystal Lake, IL | 6.6 mi W | Standard |
| 60047 | Lake Zurich, IL | 7.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 60014 | Crystal Lake, IL | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 60010 | Barrington, IL | 8.3 mi S | Standard |
| 60073 | Round Lake, IL | 8.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 60020 | Fox Lake, IL | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60042
123 MAIN ST
ISLAND LAKE IL 60042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60042?
- 60042 is a Island Lake, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 60042 in?
- ZIP code 60042 is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60042 in?
- 60042 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60042 use area codes 224, 779, 815 and 847.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60042?
- About 8,347 people live in ZIP code 60042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60042?
- The median household income in 60042 is $99,917 a year, higher than 81% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60042 are 60084 (Wauconda, 3.1 miles), 60013 (Cary, 4.6 miles), 60021 (Fox River Grove, 5.7 miles) and 60051 (Mchenry, 5.8 miles).