Garden Prairie
Census-designated place in Boone County, Illinois

Garden Prairie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boone County, Illinois, with 300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marengo, 5.9 miles E.
- 300residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 471 / sq mipopulation density
- 61038ZIP code
About Garden Prairie
Garden Prairie is an unincorporated former village and census-designated place located in Boone County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Garden Prairie had a population of 300. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Garden Prairie
- Median household income
- $68,319
- Median home value
- $186,400
- Median age
- 15.9
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Garden Prairie had 300 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 300 |
|---|---|
| Density | 471 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Garden Prairie at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Boone County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 300 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2536° N, 88.7129° W |
| ZIP code | 61038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1728612 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Garden Prairie
- Marengo5.9 mi E
- Riley6.0 mi SE
- Coral7.9 mi E
- Union8.7 mi E
- Belvidere9.0 mi W
- Poplar Grove9.3 mi NW
- Timberlane9.7 mi NW
- Capron10.1 mi N
- Franklinville10.2 mi E
- Candlewick Lake10.5 mi NW
- Kingston10.8 mi S
- Genoa11.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Garden Prairie
What county is Garden Prairie in?
Garden Prairie is in Boone County, Illinois.
What is the population of Garden Prairie, IL?
300 people lived in Garden Prairie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Garden Prairie, IL?
The ZIP code of Garden Prairie is 61038.
What is the elevation of Garden Prairie?
781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Garden Prairie?
Marengo (5.9 mi), Riley (6.0 mi), Coral (7.9 mi), Union (8.7 mi), Belvidere (9.0 mi).
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