Lake of the Woods
Census-designated place in Champaign County, Illinois

Lake of the Woods is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Champaign County, Illinois, with 2,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mahomet, 1.1 miles SW.
- 2,403residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,468 / sq mipopulation density
- 61853ZIP code
About Lake of the Woods
Lake of the Woods is a census-designated place in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,403 at the 2020 census. Lake of the Woods is located in Mahomet Township and mostly surrounded by the northeast part of the village of Mahomet.
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Living in Lake of the Woods
- Median household income
- $61,625
- Median home value
- $193,500
- Median rent
- $1,190/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Lake of the Woods had 2,403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,468 per sq mi (567 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lake of the Woods at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Champaign County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,403 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2050° N, 88.3798° W |
| ZIP code | 61853 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1741346 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lake of the Woods
- Mahomet1.1 mi SW
- Bondville6.5 mi S
- Mansfield6.8 mi W
- Seymour7.2 mi S
- Fisher7.8 mi N
- Champaign8.4 mi SE
- Dewey9.4 mi NE
- Thomasboro10.5 mi E
- White Heath10.7 mi SW
- Foosland11.1 mi N
- Urbana11.7 mi SE
- Savoy12.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lake of the Woods
What county is Lake of the Woods in?
Lake of the Woods is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lake of the Woods, IL?
2,403 people lived in Lake of the Woods at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lake of the Woods, IL?
The ZIP code of Lake of the Woods is 61853.
What is the elevation of Lake of the Woods?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lake of the Woods?
Mahomet (1.1 mi), Bondville (6.5 mi), Mansfield (6.8 mi), Seymour (7.2 mi), Fisher (7.8 mi).
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