Elgin
City in Kane County, Illinois
Elgin is a city in Kane County, Illinois, with 114,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Elgin, 3.4 miles S.
- 114,797residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 38.3 sq miland area · 99.2 km²
- 2,997 / sq mipopulation density
- 60123main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Elgin
Elgin ( EL-jin) is a city in Cook and Kane counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located 35 mi (56 km) northwest of Chicago along the Fox River. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 114,797, making it the sixth-most populous city in the state.
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Living in Elgin
- Median household income
- $90,282
- Median home value
- $273,000
- Median rent
- $1,361/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Elgin had 114,797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,997 per sq mi (1,157 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Kane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 114,797 (2020) |
| Land area | 38.30 sq mi (99.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0390° N, 88.3257° W |
| ZIP codes | 60123, 60124, 60177 |
| Official website | cityofelgin.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1723074 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- South Elgin3.4 mi S
- Sleepy Hollow3.6 mi N
- West Dundee4.5 mi N
- Gilberts5.4 mi NW
- East Dundee5.7 mi NE
- Carpentersville6.0 mi N
- Pingree Grove6.4 mi NW
- Wayne7.3 mi SE
- Streamwood7.7 mi E
- Campton Hills7.7 mi SW
- St. Charles8.3 mi S
- Algonquin8.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Kane County, Illinois.
What is the population of Elgin, IL?
114,797 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60123. Other ZIP codes: 60124, 60177.
What is the elevation of Elgin?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elgin?
South Elgin (3.4 mi), Sleepy Hollow (3.6 mi), West Dundee (4.5 mi), Gilberts (5.4 mi), East Dundee (5.7 mi).
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