Ford Heights
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Ford Heights is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 1,813 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Sauk Village, 1.6 miles S.
- 1,813residents (2020 Census)
- 2.0 sq miland area · 5.3 km²
- 891 / sq mipopulation density
- 60411ZIP code
About Ford Heights
Ford Heights (formerly East Chicago Heights) is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,813 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Chicago, many of the area's first settlers were African American and since its incorporation in 1949, the village has remained predominantly Black. Due to the lack of commercial activity and financial stability, the village has declined over the years. Urban renewal efforts were attempted in the 1960s, although the village has continued to decline.
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Living in Ford Heights
- Median household income
- $36,053
- Median home value
- $66,300
- Median rent
- $1,056/mo
- Median age
- 52.4
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Ford Heights had 1,813 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,813 |
|---|---|
| Density | 891 per sq mi (344 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ford Heights at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,813 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.04 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.5113° N, 87.5812° W |
| ZIP code | 60411 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1726710 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ford Heights
- Sauk Village1.6 mi S
- Lynwood1.8 mi NE
- Glenwood2.6 mi NW
- Chicago Heights2.7 mi W
- Steger3.3 mi SW
- South Chicago Heights3.5 mi SW
- Dyer, IN3.9 mi E
- Plum Valley4.0 mi SE
- Lansing4.1 mi NE
- Munster, IN4.7 mi NE
- Thornton4.8 mi NW
- Willowbrook5.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Ford Heights
What county is Ford Heights in?
Ford Heights is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Ford Heights, IL?
1,813 people lived in Ford Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ford Heights, IL?
The ZIP code of Ford Heights is 60411.
What towns are near Ford Heights?
Sauk Village (1.6 mi), Lynwood (1.8 mi), Glenwood (2.6 mi), Chicago Heights (2.7 mi), Steger (3.3 mi).
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