Island Lake

Village in McHenry County, Illinois

Aerial view of Island Lake, Illinois
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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.

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, IL population

Island Lake had 8,051 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,051
Density2,385 per sq mi (921 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Island Lake at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcHenry County
TypeVillage
Population8,051 (2020)
Land area3.38 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Water area0.21 sq mi (0.55 km²)
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Coordinates42.2788° N, 88.2004° W
ZIP code60042
Census code (GEOID)1737894

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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