Gurnee
Village in Lake County, Illinois
Gurnee is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with 30,706 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Park City, 2.5 miles SE.
- 30,706residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 2,270 / sq mipopulation density
- 60031ZIP code
About Gurnee
Gurnee ( ghər-NEE) is a village in Lake County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 30,706. Located in the Chicago metropolitan area, it borders the city of Waukegan. It is roughly 40 miles (64 km) north of Chicago and 50 miles (80 km) south of Milwaukee. The village was founded in 1928 and is named after former Chicago mayor Walter S. Gurnee.
The village is a major regional tourist attraction, home to the Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor Chicago amusement park and water park complex, the Gurnee Mills shopping mall, and the Great Wolf Lodge resort. Attracting more than 23 million visitors annually, Gurnee is accessible via Interstate 94 which runs directly through the village. Gurnee is home to the corporate headquarters of High Sierra Sport Company.
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Living in Gurnee
- Median household income
- $119,628
- Median home value
- $344,300
- Median rent
- $1,655/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Gurnee had 30,706 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,706 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,270 per sq mi (877 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gurnee at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 30,706 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.52 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3700° N, 87.9370° W |
| ZIP code | 60031 |
| Official website | gurneeil.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1732018 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gurnee
- Park City2.5 mi SE
- Gages Lake2.6 mi SW
- Grandwood Park3.1 mi NW
- Waukegan3.4 mi E
- Third Lake3.7 mi W
- Old Mill Creek4.9 mi NW
- Green Oaks5.0 mi S
- Grayslake5.3 mi SW
- North Chicago5.4 mi SE
- Lindenhurst5.6 mi NW
- Wadsworth5.6 mi N
- Beach Park5.9 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gurnee
What county is Gurnee in?
Gurnee is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Gurnee, IL?
30,706 people lived in Gurnee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gurnee, IL?
The ZIP code of Gurnee is 60031.
What is the elevation of Gurnee?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gurnee?
Park City (2.5 mi), Gages Lake (2.6 mi), Grandwood Park (3.1 mi), Waukegan (3.4 mi), Third Lake (3.7 mi).
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