ZIP code 60012
Where is ZIP code 60012?
Crystal Lake, Illinois
McHenry County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 60012 belongs to Crystal Lake, Illinois in McHenry County. 60012 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 779 and 815. About 12,368 people live in the 60012 area, where the median household income is $159,375. The closest ZIP codes are 60014 (Crystal Lake, 2.5 mi south), 60050 (Mchenry, 4.7 mi north) and 60013 (Cary, 5.2 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 60012 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Crystal Lake |
| Also accepted | Bull Valley, Prairie Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McHenry County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 42.2662, -88.3213 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 600 |
Population and income in 60012
| Population | 12,368 · higher than 77% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 715 · higher than 74% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.5 years · higher than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $159,375 · higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $67,189 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 59% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $417,300 · higher than 95% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,667 a month |
| Housing units | 4,491 |
| Households | 4,220 (2.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 97% / 3.2% |
| Land area | 17.3 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 60012. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 60012
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60014 | Crystal Lake, IL | 2.5 mi S | Standard |
| 60050 | Mchenry, IL | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 60013 | Cary, IL | 5.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 60156 | Lake In The Hills, IL | 5.9 mi S | Standard |
| 60042 | Island Lake, IL | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
| 60102 | Algonquin, IL | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 60021 | Fox River Grove, IL | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 60098 | Woodstock, IL | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 60051 | Mchenry, IL | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 60039 | Crystal Lake, IL | 7.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 60142 | Huntley, IL | 8.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 60097 | Wonder Lake, IL | 8.4 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 60012 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 60012
123 MAIN ST
CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60012
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BULL VALLEY and PRAIRIE GROVE as the city name for 60012. Avoid Ridgefield: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (60012-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Crystal Lake, IL
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 60012?
- 60012 is a Crystal Lake, Illinois ZIP code. Bull Valley and Prairie Grove are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 60012 in?
- ZIP code 60012 is in McHenry County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 60012 in?
- 60012 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 60012?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 60012 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 60012?
- About 12,368 people live in ZIP code 60012, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 60012?
- The median household income in 60012 is $159,375 a year, higher than 98% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 60012?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 60012 are 60014 (Crystal Lake, 2.5 miles), 60050 (Mchenry, 4.7 miles), 60013 (Cary, 5.2 miles) and 60156 (Lake In The Hills, 5.9 miles).