Braidwood
City in Will County, Illinois
Braidwood is a city in Will County, Illinois, with 6,194 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diamond, 1.8 miles NW.
- 6,194residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 1,161 / sq mipopulation density
- 60408ZIP code
About Braidwood
Braidwood is a city in Will and Grundy counties, Illinois, United States, approximately 53 miles (85 km) southwest of Chicago and 18 miles (29 km) south of Joliet. As of the 2020 census, Braidwood had a population of 6,194.
The Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station, a nuclear power plant owned by Exelon Corporation, is also located in the area (although the plant's address is actually in the nearby village of Braceville). The station is one of the major employers in the area and provides a significant portion of the electricity used in the Chicago area. The plant has been the subject of controversy concerning a series of leaks since 2007.
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Living in Braidwood
- Median household income
- $82,202
- Median home value
- $202,500
- Median rent
- $1,044/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Braidwood had 6,194 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,194 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,161 per sq mi (448 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Braidwood at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,194 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.34 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2702° N, 88.2234° W |
| ZIP code | 60408 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1707770 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Braidwood
- Diamond1.8 mi NW
- Godley2.0 mi SW
- Coal City2.9 mi W
- Braceville3.9 mi SW
- Lakewood Shores4.2 mi E
- Carbon Hill4.4 mi NW
- Wilmington4.7 mi NE
- Rest Haven4.9 mi E
- Custer Park5.2 mi E
- Lorenzo5.2 mi N
- Ritchie5.7 mi E
- Essex6.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Braidwood
What county is Braidwood in?
Braidwood is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Braidwood, IL?
6,194 people lived in Braidwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Braidwood, IL?
The ZIP code of Braidwood is 60408.
What is the elevation of Braidwood?
568 feet (173 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Braidwood?
Diamond (1.8 mi), Godley (2.0 mi), Coal City (2.9 mi), Braceville (3.9 mi), Lakewood Shores (4.2 mi).
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