Anchor
Village in McLean County, Illinois
Anchor is a village in McLean County, Illinois, with 163 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Colfax, 4.1 miles W.
- 163residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 955 / sq mipopulation density
- 61720ZIP code
About Anchor
Anchor is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 163 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Anchor
- Median household income
- $72,250
- Median home value
- $98,100
- Median age
- 34.2
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Anchor had 163 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 163 |
|---|---|
| Density | 955 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anchor at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 163 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.17 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5681° N, 88.5385° W |
| ZIP code | 61720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1701361 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anchor
- Colfax4.1 mi W
- Sibley8.5 mi E
- Strawn9.4 mi NE
- Cooksville9.4 mi W
- Arrowsmith9.6 mi SW
- Saybrook9.7 mi S
- Gibson City10.9 mi SE
- Fairbury12.4 mi N
- Ellsworth12.4 mi SW
- Lexington14.0 mi W
- Forrest14.3 mi NE
- Melvin15.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anchor
What county is Anchor in?
Anchor is in McLean County, Illinois.
What is the population of Anchor, IL?
163 people lived in Anchor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anchor, IL?
The ZIP code of Anchor is 61720.
What is the elevation of Anchor?
781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anchor?
Colfax (4.1 mi), Sibley (8.5 mi), Strawn (9.4 mi), Cooksville (9.4 mi), Arrowsmith (9.6 mi).
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