ZIP Code 60012: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Crystal Lake, IL uses ZIP code 60012, which falls within McHenry County, Illinois. Its reference point is at latitude 42.2662 and longitude -88.3213 (42°15'58.3"N 88°19'16.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 60012
Crystal Lake, IL has 3 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 60012, they include 60014, 60039.
Across McHenry County there are 21 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 60014 in Crystal Lake, IL, about 2.5 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 60012 |
|---|---|
| City | Crystal Lake |
| County | McHenry County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 42.2662 |
| Longitude | -88.3213 |
| DMS | 42°15'58.3"N 88°19'16.7"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 60014 (Crystal Lake, 2.5 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 60012
Map centered on 42.2662, -88.3213. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Crystal Lake, IL
Video: Crystal Lake, IL
[ 4K ] Walking Downtown: Crystal Lake, Illinois - Charming Chicago Suburb (June 11, 2020) — by Walkability · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 60012
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 60012, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 60012, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Mchenry, IL (4.7 mi north), Cary, IL (5.2 mi southeast) and Lake In The Hills, IL (5.5 mi southwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Mchenry, IL – 4.7 mi north
- Cary, IL – 5.2 mi southeast
- Lake In The Hills, IL – 5.5 mi southwest
- McHenry, IL – 6.0 mi northeast
- Island Lake, IL – 6.6 mi east
- Algonquin, IL – 7.1 mi south
- Fox River Grove, IL – 7.2 mi southeast
- Woodstock, IL – 7.4 mi northwest
- Alden, IL – 7.8 mi northwest
- Huntley, IL – 8.3 mi southwest
Schools Near Crystal Lake, IL
If you are moving to ZIP code 60012, check the school district serving Crystal Lake and McHenry County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Mchenry and Cary can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 60012.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Crystal Lake. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 60012 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Crystal Lake, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 60012 may also use facilities in nearby Mchenry, Cary and Lake In The Hills.
Shopping and Dining in Crystal Lake
For places to eat and shop near Crystal Lake, IL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 60012.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Crystal Lake, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60012.
To research local history, try searching for McHenry County records and archives along with the name Crystal Lake.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 60012, Mchenry lies about 4.7 mi to the north, Cary lies about 5.2 mi to the southeast, Lake In The Hills lies about 5.5 mi to the southwest, McHenry lies about 6.0 mi to the northeast and Island Lake lies about 6.6 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Crystal Lake show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 60012
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Wood Thrush (7627422204)”): CheepShot, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Greetings from Crystal Lake, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (8361373570)”): Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “[ 4K ] Walking Downtown: Crystal Lake, Illinois - Charming Chicago Suburb (June 11, 2020)” by Walkability, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 60012 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.