Chicago Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois
Chicago Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 27,480 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is South Chicago Heights, 1.9 miles S.
- 27,480residents (2020 Census)
- 10.4 sq miland area · 26.9 km²
- 2,651 / sq mipopulation density
- 60411main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 27,480 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 26,533 in 2024. A southern suburb in the Chicago metropolitan area, its nicknames include "The Crossroads of the Nation" and "Da Heights”.
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Living in Chicago Heights
- Median household income
- $54,798
- Median home value
- $161,000
- Median rent
- $1,038/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Chicago Heights had 27,480 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,480 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,651 per sq mi (1,023 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chicago Heights at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 27,480 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.37 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.5107° N, 87.6341° W |
| ZIP codes | 60411, 60425, 60475 |
| Official website | cityofchicagoheights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1714026 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chicago Heights
- South Chicago Heights1.9 mi S
- Glenwood2.4 mi NE
- Ford Heights2.7 mi E
- Steger2.8 mi S
- Olympia Fields3.1 mi W
- Flossmoor3.3 mi NW
- Park Forest3.4 mi SW
- Sauk Village3.6 mi SE
- Homewood3.6 mi NW
- Lynwood4.4 mi E
- Thornton4.4 mi N
- East Hazel Crest4.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chicago Heights
What county is Chicago Heights in?
Chicago Heights is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Chicago Heights, IL?
27,480 people lived in Chicago Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chicago Heights, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60411. Other ZIP codes: 60425, 60475.
What towns are near Chicago Heights?
South Chicago Heights (1.9 mi), Glenwood (2.4 mi), Ford Heights (2.7 mi), Steger (2.8 mi), Olympia Fields (3.1 mi).
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