Des Plaines
City in Cook County, Illinois
Des Plaines is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 60,675 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 643 ft (196 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Prospect, 2.9 miles NW.
- 60,675residents (2020 Census)
- 643 ftelevation · 196 m
- 14.3 sq miland area · 36.9 km²
- 4,256 / sq mipopulation density
- 60016main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Des Plaines
Des Plaines ( dis PLAYNZ) is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 60,675. The city is a suburb of Chicago and is located just north of O'Hare International Airport. It is situated on and is named after the Des Plaines River, which runs through the city just east of its downtown area.
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Living in Des Plaines
- Median household income
- $97,875
- Median home value
- $335,600
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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Des Plaines had 60,675 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 60,675 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,256 per sq mi (1,643 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Des Plaines at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 60,675 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.26 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km²) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0340° N, 87.9011° W |
| ZIP codes | 60016, 60056 |
| Official website | desplaines.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1719642 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Des Plaines
- Mount Prospect2.9 mi NW
- Park Ridge3.3 mi SE
- Rosemont3.5 mi SE
- Niles4.7 mi E
- Prospect Heights5.0 mi N
- Elk Grove Village5.1 mi SW
- Glenview5.2 mi NE
- Schiller Park5.5 mi S
- Bensenville5.7 mi S
- Morton Grove5.8 mi E
- Arlington Heights6.0 mi NW
- Golf6.2 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Des Plaines
What county is Des Plaines in?
Des Plaines is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Des Plaines, IL?
60,675 people lived in Des Plaines at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Des Plaines, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60016. Other ZIP codes: 60056.
What is the elevation of Des Plaines?
643 feet (196 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Des Plaines?
Mount Prospect (2.9 mi), Park Ridge (3.3 mi), Rosemont (3.5 mi), Niles (4.7 mi), Prospect Heights (5.0 mi).
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