Burnham
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Burnham is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 4,046 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Dolton, 2.8 miles W.
- 4,046residents (2020 Census)
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 2,181 / sq mipopulation density
- 60409ZIP code
About Burnham
Burnham is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,046 at the 2020 census. Burnham has a Chicago ZIP code (60633) and was named for Telford Burnham, who drew its plat.
There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north–south street. Torrence Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north–south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.
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Living in Burnham
- Median household income
- $57,790
- Median home value
- $161,300
- Median rent
- $1,208/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Burnham had 4,046 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,046 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,181 per sq mi (842 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burnham at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,046 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.85 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.6395° N, 87.5450° W |
| ZIP code | 60409 |
| Official website | villageofburnhamil.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1709798 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burnham
- Dolton2.8 mi W
- Hammond, IN2.9 mi SE
- Calumet City3.0 mi S
- Whiting, IN3.9 mi NE
- South Holland4.1 mi SW
- Riverdale4.7 mi W
- East Chicago, IN4.8 mi E
- Phoenix4.8 mi SW
- Lansing5.1 mi S
- Thornton5.9 mi SW
- Harvey6.0 mi W
- Calumet Park6.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burnham
What county is Burnham in?
Burnham is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Burnham, IL?
4,046 people lived in Burnham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burnham, IL?
The ZIP code of Burnham is 60409.
What towns are near Burnham?
Dolton (2.8 mi), Hammond (2.9 mi), Calumet City (3.0 mi), Whiting (3.9 mi), South Holland (4.1 mi).
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