Joliet
City in Will County, Illinois
Joliet is a city in Will County, Illinois, with 150,362 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rockdale, 1.5 miles SE.
- 150,362residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 66.3 sq miland area · 171.6 km²
- 2,269 / sq mipopulation density
- 60431main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Joliet
Joliet ( JOH-lee-et, -ET) is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Chicago, it is the county seat of Will County. Originally settled in 1852 as a steel mill town on the Des Plaines River, Joliet later became known for being the first major city outside of Chicago on U.S. Route 66. It is home to Old Joliet Prison, a historic decommissioned correctional facility that was the largest in the state at the time of its construction. The prison has been featured prominently in several films and television shows, including the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. As of the 2020 census, the population was 150,362, making it the third-most populous city in Illinois.
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Living in Joliet
- Median household income
- $92,201
- Median home value
- $265,800
- Median rent
- $1,276/mo
- Median age
- 35.8
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Joliet had 150,362 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 150,362 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,269 per sq mi (876 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Joliet at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 150,362 (2020) |
| Land area | 66.26 sq mi (171.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5169° N, 88.1480° W |
| ZIP codes | 60431, 60403, 60404, 60435, 60436 |
| Official website | joliet.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1738570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Joliet
- Rockdale1.5 mi SE
- Shorewood3.5 mi W
- Crystal Lawns3.7 mi N
- Preston Heights3.8 mi SE
- Sunnyland3.8 mi N
- Crest Hill4.4 mi N
- Ridgewood5.5 mi E
- Fairmont5.5 mi NE
- Ingalls Park5.9 mi E
- Elwood7.0 mi S
- Lockport7.9 mi NE
- Romeoville8.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Joliet
What county is Joliet in?
Joliet is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Joliet, IL?
150,362 people lived in Joliet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Joliet, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60431. Other ZIP codes: 60403, 60404, 60435, 60436.
What is the elevation of Joliet?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Joliet?
Rockdale (1.5 mi), Shorewood (3.5 mi), Crystal Lawns (3.7 mi), Preston Heights (3.8 mi), Sunnyland (3.8 mi).
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