Coal City
Village in Grundy County, Illinois

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.
- 5,705residents (2020 Census)
- 568 ftelevation · 173 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 989 / sq mipopulation density
- 60416ZIP code
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.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Coal City weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Coal City
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Coal City
- Median household income
- $72,857
- Median home value
- $201,600
- Median rent
- $1,123/mo
- Median age
- 44.3
Do you know Coal City? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Coal City special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Coal City
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Coal City Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Coal City, IL population
Coal City had 5,705 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,705 |
|---|---|
| Density | 989 per sq mi (382 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Coal City at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Grundy County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 5,705 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.77 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2804° N, 88.2773° W |
| ZIP code | 60416 |
| Official website | coalcity-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1715170 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Coal City
- Diamond1.4 mi E
- Carbon Hill1.6 mi NW
- Braidwood2.9 mi E
- Godley3.1 mi SE
- Braceville3.8 mi S
- Lorenzo5.3 mi NE
- Gardner6.2 mi S
- Wilmington6.7 mi NE
- Lakewood Shores7.0 mi E
- South Wilmington7.3 mi S
- East Brooklyn7.5 mi S
- Rest Haven7.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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).
Last updated: