Channel Lake
Census-designated place in Lake County, Illinois
Channel Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Illinois, with 1,581 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Catherine, 1.2 miles E.
- 1,581residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.7 km²
- 876 / sq mipopulation density
- 53179ZIP code
About Channel Lake
Channel Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Antioch Township, Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,581.
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Living in Channel Lake
- Median household income
- $68,250
- Median home value
- $223,000
- Median rent
- $1,584/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Channel Lake had 1,581 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,581 |
|---|---|
| Density | 876 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Channel Lake at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,581 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.80 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4827° N, 88.1471° W |
| ZIP code | 53179 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1712489 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Channel Lake
- Lake Catherine1.2 mi E
- Salem Lakes, WI3.8 mi N
- Antioch4.1 mi E
- Fox Lake4.2 mi SW
- Fox Lake Hills5.0 mi S
- Spring Grove5.2 mi SW
- Lake Villa5.6 mi SE
- Twin Lakes, WI5.7 mi NW
- Paddock Lake, WI6.4 mi N
- Lily Lake, WI6.6 mi NW
- Pistakee Highlands6.6 mi SW
- Round Lake Heights7.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Channel Lake
What county is Channel Lake in?
Channel Lake is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Channel Lake, IL?
1,581 people lived in Channel Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Channel Lake, IL?
The ZIP code of Channel Lake is 53179.
What is the elevation of Channel Lake?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Channel Lake?
Lake Catherine (1.2 mi), Salem Lakes (3.8 mi), Antioch (4.1 mi), Fox Lake (4.2 mi), Fox Lake Hills (5.0 mi).
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