Eureka
City in Woodford County, Illinois
Eureka is a city in Woodford County, Illinois, with 5,227 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 768 ft (234 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Goodfield, 5.9 miles S.
- 5,227residents (2020 Census)
- 768 ftelevation · 234 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 1,909 / sq mipopulation density
- 61530ZIP code
About Eureka
Eureka is a city in and the county seat of Woodford County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eureka had a population of 5,227. Eureka is part of the Peoria metropolitan area.
Eureka is a small community centered on the intersection of what is now U.S. 24 and Illinois 117. It is also one of the towns along the Ronald Reagan Trail, a series of roads that connect towns in central Illinois that were of importance to Reagan's early life. President Reagan attended and graduated from Eureka College.
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Living in Eureka
- Median household income
- $56,048
- Median home value
- $154,300
- Median rent
- $692/mo
- Median age
- 42.2
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Eureka had 5,227 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,227 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,909 per sq mi (737 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eureka at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Woodford County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,227 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.74 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7140° N, 89.2770° W |
| ZIP code | 61530 |
| Official website | eurekaillinois.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1724543 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eureka
- Goodfield5.9 mi S
- Deer Creek6.5 mi SW
- Roanoke7.1 mi NE
- Metamora7.4 mi NW
- Secor7.7 mi E
- Congerville7.7 mi SE
- Washington8.2 mi W
- Germantown Hills10.4 mi W
- Lowpoint11.1 mi N
- Heritage Lake11.8 mi S
- Carlock11.9 mi SE
- Morton12.1 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eureka
What county is Eureka in?
Eureka is in Woodford County, Illinois.
What is the population of Eureka, IL?
5,227 people lived in Eureka at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eureka, IL?
The ZIP code of Eureka is 61530.
What is the elevation of Eureka?
768 feet (234 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eureka?
Goodfield (5.9 mi), Deer Creek (6.5 mi), Roanoke (7.1 mi), Metamora (7.4 mi), Secor (7.7 mi).
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