Lakewood
Census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois

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.
- 91residents (2020 Census)
- 627 ftelevation · 191 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 228 / sq mipopulation density
- 62438ZIP code
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 had 91 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 91 |
|---|---|
| Density | 228 per sq mi (88 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lakewood at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Shelby County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 91 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3235° N, 88.8982° W |
| ZIP code | 62438 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1741677 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lakewood
- Tower Hill5.5 mi NW
- Cowden5.5 mi SE
- Shelbyville8.0 mi NE
- Herrick8.5 mi SW
- Westervelt10.9 mi N
- Beecher City11.2 mi SE
- Pana11.4 mi NW
- Oconee11.4 mi W
- Strasburg14.9 mi E
- Stewardson14.9 mi E
- Assumption15.6 mi NW
- Findlay15.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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