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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60098

McHenry County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$337,944[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.4%
5-year / yr
+7.0%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+19.0%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+76.7%
ZIP 60098 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60098 in IL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 60098 is worth $337,944. Over the past year, values have risen 4.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,555 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,555[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,191[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for McHenry County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
33,130[3]
Median household income
$91,062[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of McHenry County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+65[5]
Moved in
7,940
Moved out
7,875

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
12
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Woodstock High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Woodstock CUSD 200

    1,037 students

  • Woodstock North High School

    High · Grades 8–12 · Woodstock CUSD 200

    908 students

  • Creekside Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Woodstock CUSD 200

    742 students

  • Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Woodstock CUSD 200

    669 students

  • Northwood Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Woodstock CUSD 200

    632 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$18,654

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,709
Loan principal$270,355
Down payment$67,589
Total interest paid$344,823

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.72
Monthly cost to own$2,672
Monthly rent$1,555

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
21st percentile[2]
Property tax
91st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60098?
The typical home in 60098 is worth $337,944, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60098?
Home values in 60098 are up 4.4% over the past year, and up 7.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60098?
A typical home in 60098 rents for about $1,555 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 60098?
The effective property tax rate in 60098 is 2.4% — roughly $8,191 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60098?
ZIP code 60098 has a population of 33,130 and a median household income of $91,062.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Rolling Meadows, IL

    Typical home
    $337,712
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $337,289
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Peotone, IL

    Typical home
    $336,963
    Gross yield
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $335,749
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $335,469
    Gross yield
  • Olympia Fields, IL

    Typical home
    $334,413
    Gross yield

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