Lakewood

Census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois

Aerial view of Lakewood, Illinois
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Lakewood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Shelby County, Illinois, with 91 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 627 ft (191 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tower Hill, 5.5 miles NW.

About Lakewood

Lakewood is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in Lakewood Township, Shelby County, Illinois, United States. Lakewood is located on County Highway 12, 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Shelbyville. Lakewood had a post office, which opened on July 26, 1872, and closed on November 2, 2002.

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Lakewood, IL population

Lakewood had 91 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census91
Density228 per sq mi (88 per km²)

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

Lakewood at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyShelby County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population91 (2020)
Land area0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Coordinates39.3235° N, 88.8982° W
ZIP code62438
Census code (GEOID)1741677

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lakewood

What county is Lakewood in?

Lakewood is in Shelby County, Illinois.

What is the population of Lakewood, IL?

91 people lived in Lakewood at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lakewood, IL?

The ZIP code of Lakewood is 62438.

What is the elevation of Lakewood?

627 feet (191 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Lakewood?

Tower Hill (5.5 mi), Cowden (5.5 mi), Shelbyville (8.0 mi), Herrick (8.5 mi), Westervelt (10.9 mi).

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