Freeport
City in Stephenson County, Illinois
Freeport is a city in Stephenson County, Illinois, with 23,973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 778 ft (237 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willow Lake, 3.1 miles N.
- 23,973residents (2020 Census)
- 778 ftelevation · 237 m
- 11.9 sq miland area · 30.8 km²
- 2,018 / sq mipopulation density
- 61032ZIP code
About Freeport
Freeport is the largest city in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States, and its county seat. The population was 23,973 at the 2020 census. Located along the Pecatonica River, Freeport is known for hosting the second Lincoln–Douglas debate of 1858, and as "Pretzel City, USA", due to a popular German bakery that became known for its prolific pretzel production in the 19th century. Freeport High School's mascot is the Pretzel to honor its heritage.
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Living in Freeport
- Median household income
- $51,723
- Median home value
- $92,100
- Median rent
- $793/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Freeport had 23,973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,018 per sq mi (779 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Freeport at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Stephenson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,973 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.88 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2890° N, 89.6343° W |
| ZIP code | 61032 |
| Official website | cityoffreeport.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1727884 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Freeport
- Willow Lake3.1 mi N
- Cedarville6.0 mi N
- Baileyville6.6 mi S
- Ridott8.0 mi E
- Dakota8.8 mi NE
- German Valley9.2 mi SE
- Pearl City10.0 mi W
- Shannon10.9 mi SW
- Lena11.4 mi NW
- Forreston11.5 mi S
- Rock City11.9 mi NE
- Orangeville12.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Freeport
What county is Freeport in?
Freeport is in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the population of Freeport, IL?
23,973 people lived in Freeport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Freeport, IL?
The ZIP code of Freeport is 61032.
What is the elevation of Freeport?
778 feet (237 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Freeport?
Willow Lake (3.1 mi), Cedarville (6.0 mi), Baileyville (6.6 mi), Ridott (8.0 mi), Dakota (8.8 mi).
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