Darien
City in DuPage County, Illinois
Darien is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, with 22,011 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willowbrook, 2.5 miles NE.
- 22,011residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.0 km²
- 3,564 / sq mipopulation density
- 60561main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Darien
Darien (formerly Cass) is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 22,011. A southwestern suburb of Chicago, Darien was named after the town of Darien, Connecticut. Darien is just north of I-55 and Historic U.S. Route 66 (now Frontage Road). The entire south edge of the town borders Waterfall Glen.
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Living in Darien
- Median household income
- $111,215
- Median home value
- $398,700
- Median rent
- $1,857/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Darien had 22,011 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,011 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,564 per sq mi (1,376 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Darien at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DuPage County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,011 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.18 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7457° N, 87.9815° W |
| ZIP codes | 60561, 60516 |
| Official website | darien.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1718628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Darien
- Willowbrook2.5 mi NE
- Burr Ridge3.2 mi E
- Woodridge3.3 mi W
- Westmont3.4 mi N
- Clarendon Hills3.9 mi N
- Downers Grove4.0 mi NW
- Indian Head Park4.6 mi E
- Hinsdale4.7 mi NE
- Willow Springs5.1 mi E
- Lemont5.4 mi S
- Western Springs5.7 mi NE
- Countryside5.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Darien
What county is Darien in?
Darien is in DuPage County, Illinois.
What is the population of Darien, IL?
22,011 people lived in Darien at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Darien, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60561. Other ZIP codes: 60516.
What is the elevation of Darien?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Darien?
Willowbrook (2.5 mi), Burr Ridge (3.2 mi), Woodridge (3.3 mi), Westmont (3.4 mi), Clarendon Hills (3.9 mi).
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