Arlington Heights
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 77,676 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rolling Meadows, 2.7 miles SW.
- 77,676residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 16.6 sq miland area · 43.0 km²
- 4,675 / sq mipopulation density
- 60004main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. A northwestern suburb of Chicago, it lies about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of the city's downtown. As of the 2020 census, the village's population was 77,676, making it the 15th-most populous municipality in Illinois.
Arlington Heights is known for the former Arlington Park Race Track, home of the Arlington Million, a Breeders' Cup qualifying event; it also hosted the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships in 2002.
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Living in Arlington Heights
- Median household income
- $116,723
- Median home value
- $414,500
- Median rent
- $1,760/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Arlington Heights had 77,676 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 77,676 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,675 per sq mi (1,805 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arlington Heights at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 77,676 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.61 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0974° N, 87.9817° W |
| ZIP codes | 60004, 60005, 60008, 60070 |
| Official website | chicagonorthwest.com/communities/arlington-heights |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1702154 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arlington Heights
- Rolling Meadows2.7 mi SW
- Prospect Heights2.7 mi E
- Mount Prospect3.1 mi SE
- Palatine3.5 mi W
- Wheeling3.8 mi NE
- Buffalo Grove4.8 mi N
- Des Plaines6.0 mi SE
- Inverness6.2 mi W
- Elk Grove Village6.4 mi S
- Kildeer6.7 mi NW
- Riverwoods6.9 mi NE
- Long Grove6.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Arlington Heights
What county is Arlington Heights in?
Arlington Heights is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Arlington Heights, IL?
77,676 people lived in Arlington Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arlington Heights, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60004. Other ZIP codes: 60005, 60008, 60070.
What is the elevation of Arlington Heights?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arlington Heights?
Rolling Meadows (2.7 mi), Prospect Heights (2.7 mi), Mount Prospect (3.1 mi), Palatine (3.5 mi), Wheeling (3.8 mi).
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