Hometown
City in Cook County, Illinois

Hometown is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 4,343 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 623 ft (190 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Lawn, 1.6 miles SW.
- 4,343residents (2020 Census)
- 623 ftelevation · 190 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 9,071 / sq mipopulation density
- 60456ZIP code
About Hometown
Hometown is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,343 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Hometown
- Median household income
- $61,101
- Median home value
- $173,400
- Median rent
- $678/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Hometown had 4,343 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,343 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,071 per sq mi (3,502 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hometown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,343 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7312° N, 87.7311° W |
| ZIP code | 60456 |
| Official website | cityofhometown.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1735866 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hometown
- Oak Lawn1.6 mi SW
- Evergreen Park1.7 mi SE
- Burbank2.1 mi NW
- Chicago Ridge3.2 mi SW
- Bedford Park3.3 mi NW
- Merrionette Park3.8 mi SE
- Bridgeview3.9 mi W
- Alsip4.2 mi S
- Worth4.3 mi SW
- Hickory Hills5.0 mi W
- Justice5.2 mi W
- Palos Hills5.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hometown
What county is Hometown in?
Hometown is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Hometown, IL?
4,343 people lived in Hometown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hometown, IL?
The ZIP code of Hometown is 60456.
What is the elevation of Hometown?
623 feet (190 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hometown?
Oak Lawn (1.6 mi), Evergreen Park (1.7 mi), Burbank (2.1 mi), Chicago Ridge (3.2 mi), Bedford Park (3.3 mi).
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