Island Lake
Village in McHenry County, Illinois

Island Lake is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, with 8,051 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 781 ft (238 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burtons Bridge, 1.5 miles W.
- 8,051residents (2020 Census)
- 781 ftelevation · 238 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 2,385 / sq mipopulation density
- 60042ZIP code
About Island Lake
Island Lake is a village in Lake and McHenry counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Per the 2020 census, the population was 8,051. The village surrounds Island Lake, a lake which contains a small island.
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Living in Island Lake
- Median household income
- $103,156
- Median home value
- $262,500
- Median rent
- $1,874/mo
- Median age
- 39.1
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Island Lake had 8,051 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,051 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,385 per sq mi (921 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Island Lake at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 8,051 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.38 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2788° N, 88.2004° W |
| ZIP code | 60042 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1737894 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Island Lake
- Burtons Bridge1.5 mi W
- Holiday Hills1.9 mi NW
- Port Barrington2.4 mi S
- Oakwood Hills2.9 mi SW
- Wauconda3.3 mi E
- Prairie Grove3.6 mi W
- Volo4.2 mi NE
- Lakemoor4.2 mi N
- Tower Lakes4.2 mi SE
- Lake Barrington5.0 mi S
- Cary5.2 mi SW
- Fox River Grove5.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Island Lake
What county is Island Lake in?
Island Lake is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Island Lake, IL?
8,051 people lived in Island Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Island Lake, IL?
The ZIP code of Island Lake is 60042.
What is the elevation of Island Lake?
781 feet (238 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Island Lake?
Burtons Bridge (1.5 mi), Holiday Hills (1.9 mi), Port Barrington (2.4 mi), Oakwood Hills (2.9 mi), Wauconda (3.3 mi).
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