Essex
Village in Kankakee County, Illinois
Essex is a village in Kankakee County, Illinois, with 841 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Brooklyn, 3.9 miles W.
- 841residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 352 / sq mipopulation density
- 60935ZIP code
About Essex
Essex is a village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The population was 841 at the 2020 census, up from 802 at the 2010 census. It is included in the Kankakee-Bradley, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Essex
- Median household income
- $108,250
- Median home value
- $228,200
- Median rent
- $1,143/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Essex had 841 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 841 |
|---|---|
| Density | 352 per sq mi (136 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Essex at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 841 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.39 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.1831° N, 88.1924° W |
| ZIP code | 60935 |
| Official website | villageofessex.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1724452 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Essex
- East Brooklyn3.9 mi W
- South Wilmington4.6 mi W
- Braceville4.9 mi NW
- Godley5.0 mi NW
- Custer Park5.3 mi NE
- Union Hill5.7 mi SE
- Rest Haven6.1 mi NE
- Braidwood6.2 mi N
- Gardner6.2 mi W
- Ritchie6.4 mi NE
- Reddick6.5 mi SW
- Lakewood Shores7.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Essex
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
What is the population of Essex, IL?
841 people lived in Essex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, IL?
The ZIP code of Essex is 60935.
What is the elevation of Essex?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Essex?
East Brooklyn (3.9 mi), South Wilmington (4.6 mi), Braceville (4.9 mi), Godley (5.0 mi), Custer Park (5.3 mi).
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