Colfax
Village in McLean County, Illinois

Colfax is a village in McLean County, Illinois, with 996 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 758 ft (231 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Anchor, 4.1 miles E.
- 996residents (2020 Census)
- 758 ftelevation · 231 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 1,800 / sq mipopulation density
- 61728ZIP code
About Colfax
Colfax is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 996 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Colfax
- Median household income
- $70,625
- Median home value
- $136,300
- Median rent
- $875/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Colfax had 996 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 996 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,800 per sq mi (695 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colfax at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 996 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5666° N, 88.6161° W |
| ZIP code | 61728 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1715495 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colfax
- Anchor4.1 mi E
- Cooksville5.4 mi W
- Arrowsmith8.2 mi S
- Ellsworth9.6 mi SW
- Lexington10.4 mi NW
- Saybrook10.7 mi SE
- Sibley12.6 mi E
- Strawn12.8 mi NE
- Chenoa13.2 mi NW
- Fairbury13.5 mi N
- Gibson City14.2 mi SE
- Towanda14.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colfax
What county is Colfax in?
Colfax is in McLean County, Illinois.
What is the population of Colfax, IL?
996 people lived in Colfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colfax, IL?
The ZIP code of Colfax is 61728.
What is the elevation of Colfax?
758 feet (231 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colfax?
Anchor (4.1 mi), Cooksville (5.4 mi), Arrowsmith (8.2 mi), Ellsworth (9.6 mi), Lexington (10.4 mi).
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