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U.S. ZIP Code · IL60156

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

Typical home value

$375,927[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+8.1%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+32.3%
vs metro
+11.6%
vs state
+96.6%
ZIP 60156 location in IL
Location of ZIP 60156 in IL

Price history

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

The typical home in 60156 is worth $375,927 — 11.6% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,268 a month — a 7.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,268[2]
Gross yield
7.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,514[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
28,800[3]
Median household income
$117,151[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
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Marlowe Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158

    1,237 students

  • Martin Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158

    764 students

  • Chesak Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158

    665 students

  • Lake in the Hills Elem School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CUSD 300

    495 students

  • Lincoln Prairie Elem School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CUSD 300

    468 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 yield7.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.3%
Annual rent$27,222

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$1,901
Loan principal$300,742
Down payment$75,185
Total interest paid$383,580

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 ratio1.29
Monthly cost to own$2,922
Monthly rent$2,268

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
96th percentile[1]
Rental yield
55th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 60156?
The typical home in 60156 is worth $375,927, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 60156?
Home values in 60156 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 8.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 60156?
A typical home in 60156 rents for about $2,268 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 60156?
The effective property tax rate in 60156 is 2.3% — roughly $8,514 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 60156?
ZIP code 60156 has a population of 28,800 and a median household income of $117,151.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cary, IL

    Typical home
    $376,559
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Addison, IL

    Typical home
    $374,872
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $378,095
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Valparaiso, IN

    Typical home
    $373,415
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Roselle, IL

    Typical home
    $379,849
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Skokie, IL

    Typical home
    $371,850
    Gross yield
    7.1%

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