🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

60180

Union

ZIP Code 60180 is a standard zip code serving Union, Union, Illinois (IL), in McHenry County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,694 with a median household income of $57,176. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Illinois (IL)
County: McHenry
City: Union
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.210300
Longitude: -88.528300

Geographic Details

Land Area: 21.66 mi²
Population Density: 78.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.269499°N, 42.174558°S, -88.471789°E, -88.589068°W

With 1,694 residents spread across 21.66 square miles, this area has a population density of 78.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,694

Population

35th percentile

$57,176

Median Income

65th percentile

$262,000

Median Home Value

80th percentile

21.66 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 60180 is $57,176, and the median home value is $262,000.

Housing

651

Total Units

619

Occupied Units

95.1%

Occupancy Rate

Similar ZIP Codes in Illinois

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Illinois.

61031

Franklin Grove

$49,667

60534

Lyons

$50,842

61854

Mansfield

$56,453

61348

Oglesby

$57,361

62530

Divernon

$60,842

62918

Carterville

$51,782

60087

Waukegan

$56,122

61342

Mendota

$51,314

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.