Knollwood
Census-designated place in Lake County, Illinois

Knollwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lake County, Illinois, with 2,121 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Lake Bluff, 1.4 miles E.
- 2,121residents (2020 Census)
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 3,508 / sq mipopulation density
- 60044ZIP code
About Knollwood
Knollwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 2,221. It is located within Shields Township and Libertyville Township. Knollwood shares a ZIP Code with the neighboring village of Lake Bluff, and children attend Lake Bluff schools. The residents of Knollwood were served by the Knollwood Fire Department until October 2018, after the trustees of the Rockland Fire Protection District ended their relationship with the department. Residents now receive fire protection from the Libertyville and Lake Forest fire departments.
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Living in Knollwood
- Median household income
- $138,618
- Median home value
- $393,000
- Median rent
- $1,659/mo
- Median age
- 36.4
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Knollwood had 2,121 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,121 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,508 per sq mi (1,354 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Knollwood at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,121 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.2846° N, 87.8793° W |
| ZIP code | 60044 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1740364 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Knollwood
- Lake Bluff1.4 mi E
- Green Oaks1.9 mi NW
- North Chicago2.4 mi NE
- Mettawa3.6 mi SW
- Lake Forest3.6 mi S
- Libertyville4.5 mi W
- Park City4.8 mi N
- Vernon Hills5.4 mi SW
- Waukegan5.9 mi N
- Lincolnshire6.4 mi S
- Bannockburn6.4 mi S
- Highwood6.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Knollwood
What county is Knollwood in?
Knollwood is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Knollwood, IL?
2,121 people lived in Knollwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Knollwood, IL?
The ZIP code of Knollwood is 60044.
What towns are near Knollwood?
Lake Bluff (1.4 mi), Green Oaks (1.9 mi), North Chicago (2.4 mi), Mettawa (3.6 mi), Lake Forest (3.6 mi).
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