This data is based on ZIP code 60033.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. Some businesses just outside city limits may be included, and vice versa.
Showing latest year snapshot. Full economic history and trends available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →
Harvard ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages -10% vs. avg. McHenry Co. town
Harvard's ZIP area supports 3,409 jobs across 327 businesses, with workers earning an average of $51K per year, 10% below the McHenry County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.95 index), led by admin services and construction. 89% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 10.4 people. Jobs grew 5.7% from the prior year while business count grew 0.6%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. McHenry Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
327 businesses by employee count. 89% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Small (10-19)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Economic Densityi
0.36
jobs per resident
10.4
employees per business
County avg: 11.6-10%
$18K
payroll per resident
$531K
payroll per business
Harvard ZIP Area vs. Avg. McHenry Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Harvard ZIP | Avg. McHenry Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Services | 48 | 51 | 2.1x |
| Construction | 33 | 99 | 0.7x |
| Retail Trade | 30 | 78 | 0.9x |
| Food & Accommodation | 30 | 55 | 1.2x |
| Other Services | 30 | 71 | 0.9x |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 37 | 1.5x |
| Transportation | 24 | 35 | 1.5x |
| Healthcare | 23 | 80 | 0.6x |
| Wholesale Trade | 20 | 40 | 1.1x |
| Professional Services | 17 | 84 | 0.5x |
| Finance & Insurance | 16 | 38 | 0.9x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 12 | 14 | 1.9x |
| Real Estate | 10 | 28 | 0.8x |
| Agriculture | 3 | 0 | — |