Forrest
Village in Livingston County, Illinois

Forrest is a village in Livingston County, Illinois, with 1,041 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairbury, 5.6 miles W.
- 1,041residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 1,606 / sq mipopulation density
- 61741ZIP code
About Forrest
Forrest is a village in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Forrest
- Median household income
- $73,426
- Median home value
- $113,000
- Median rent
- $730/mo
- Median age
- 34.1
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Forrest had 1,041 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,041 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,606 per sq mi (620 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forrest at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Livingston County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,041 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.65 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7511° N, 88.4097° W |
| ZIP code | 61741 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1727026 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forrest
- Fairbury5.6 mi W
- Chatsworth6.1 mi E
- Strawn6.8 mi S
- Saunemin9.7 mi N
- Sibley11.4 mi S
- Cullom11.4 mi NE
- Piper City11.6 mi E
- Anchor14.3 mi SW
- Melvin15.1 mi SE
- Roberts15.1 mi SE
- Emington15.3 mi N
- Pontiac15.4 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forrest
What county is Forrest in?
Forrest is in Livingston County, Illinois.
What is the population of Forrest, IL?
1,041 people lived in Forrest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forrest, IL?
The ZIP code of Forrest is 61741.
What is the elevation of Forrest?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forrest?
Fairbury (5.6 mi), Chatsworth (6.1 mi), Strawn (6.8 mi), Saunemin (9.7 mi), Sibley (11.4 mi).
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