McHenry
City in McHenry County, Illinois
McHenry is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, with 27,135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 810 ft (247 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McCullom Lake, 2.2 miles N.
- 27,135residents (2020 Census)
- 810 ftelevation · 247 m
- 15.0 sq miland area · 38.9 km²
- 1,805 / sq mipopulation density
- 60050ZIP code
About McHenry
McHenry is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is located about 46 miles northwest of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 27,135. McHenry was at one time the county seat of McHenry County, which once included adjoining Lake County to the east. McHenry took its name from the county, which was named for Major William McHenry, a prominent US Army officer in the Black Hawk War.
It rests at an elevation of 797 feet and the Fox River flows through the eastern portion of the city. It is surrounded by natural lakes and streams, grassy moraine hills, gravel banks and shallow nutrient-rich peat bogs, remnants of receding glaciers from the last ice age. Moraine Hills State Park, Glacial Park Conservation Area, and Volo Bog State Natural Area preserve some of these natural features.
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Living in McHenry
- Median household income
- $86,315
- Median home value
- $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,553/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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McHenry had 27,135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,805 per sq mi (697 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McHenry at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,135 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.03 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3363° N, 88.2915° W |
| ZIP code | 60050 |
| Official website | ci.mchenry.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1745694 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McHenry
- McCullom Lake2.2 mi N
- Bull Valley3.7 mi W
- Wonder Lake3.9 mi NW
- Johnsburg4.0 mi NE
- Holiday Hills4.2 mi SE
- Ringwood4.3 mi N
- Prairie Grove4.5 mi S
- Lakemoor4.5 mi E
- Burtons Bridge5.1 mi SE
- Ridgefield5.8 mi SW
- Pistakee Highlands6.0 mi NE
- Island Lake6.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about McHenry
What county is McHenry in?
McHenry is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of McHenry, IL?
27,135 people lived in McHenry at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McHenry, IL?
The ZIP code of McHenry is 60050.
What is the elevation of McHenry?
810 feet (247 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McHenry?
McCullom Lake (2.2 mi), Bull Valley (3.7 mi), Wonder Lake (3.9 mi), Johnsburg (4.0 mi), Holiday Hills (4.2 mi).
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