Hanover
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Hanover is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, with 863 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elizabeth, 5.0 miles NE.
- 863residents (2020 Census)
- 627 ftelevation · 191 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.9 km²
- 769 / sq mipopulation density
- 61041ZIP code
About Hanover
Hanover is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States, along the Apple River. The town was previously named Wapello, in honor of Chief Wapello of the Meskwaki tribe. The population was 863 at the 2020 cenus, up from 844 in 2010.
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Living in Hanover
- Median household income
- $42,250
- Median home value
- $89,500
- Median rent
- $705/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Hanover had 863 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 863 |
|---|---|
| Density | 769 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hanover at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Jo Daviess County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 863 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2552° N, 90.2736° W |
| ZIP code | 61041 |
| Official website | hanover-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1732707 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hanover
- Elizabeth5.0 mi NE
- Bellevue, IA8.1 mi W
- The Galena Territory9.9 mi N
- Springbrook, IA12.2 mi SW
- Savanna13.1 mi SE
- Sabula, IA13.6 mi S
- Apple Canyon Lake13.6 mi NE
- Galena14.0 mi NW
- Miles, IA14.5 mi S
- Spragueville, IA15.1 mi SW
- Scales Mound15.2 mi N
- Stockton15.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hanover
What county is Hanover in?
Hanover is in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
What is the population of Hanover, IL?
863 people lived in Hanover at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hanover, IL?
The ZIP code of Hanover is 61041.
What is the elevation of Hanover?
627 feet (191 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hanover?
Elizabeth (5.0 mi), Bellevue (8.1 mi), The Galena Territory (9.9 mi), Springbrook (12.2 mi), Savanna (13.1 mi).
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