Coal City

Village in Grundy County, Illinois

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Coal City is a village in Grundy County, Illinois, with 5,705 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 568 ft (173 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diamond, 1.4 miles E.

About Coal City

Coal City is a village in Grundy and Will Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is considered a fringe town of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 5,705 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Coal City

Median household income
$72,857
Median home value
$201,600
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Median age
44.3
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Coal City, IL population

Coal City had 5,705 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,705
Density989 per sq mi (382 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Coal City at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyGrundy County
TypeVillage
Population5,705 (2020)
Land area5.77 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²)
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates41.2804° N, 88.2773° W
ZIP code60416
Official websitecoalcity-il.com
Census code (GEOID)1715170

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Coal City

What county is Coal City in?

Coal City is in Grundy County, Illinois.

What is the population of Coal City, IL?

5,705 people lived in Coal City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Coal City, IL?

The ZIP code of Coal City is 60416.

What is the elevation of Coal City?

568 feet (173 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Coal City?

Diamond (1.4 mi), Carbon Hill (1.6 mi), Braidwood (2.9 mi), Godley (3.1 mi), Braceville (3.8 mi).

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