Lemont
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Lemont is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 17,629 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 607 ft (185 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lockport Heights, 3.7 miles SW.
- 17,629residents (2020 Census)
- 607 ftelevation · 185 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.0 km²
- 1,986 / sq mipopulation density
- 60439ZIP code
About Lemont
Lemont is a village located in Cook, DuPage, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, and is a south-west suburb of Chicago. The population was 17,629 as of the 2020 census. The village is situated on a hillside along the south banks of the Des Plaines River. It overlooks Waterfall Glen's Midwestern Bluff Savanna on the opposite side. The Lemont area is home to Argonne National Laboratory and other heavy industrial sites, and has a substantial European immigrant population.
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Living in Lemont
- Median household income
- $123,370
- Median home value
- $468,800
- Median rent
- $1,209/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Lemont had 17,629 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,629 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,986 per sq mi (767 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lemont at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 17,629 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.88 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6673° N, 87.9844° W |
| ZIP code | 60439 |
| Official website | lemont.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1742795 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lemont
- Lockport Heights3.7 mi SW
- Homer Glen4.5 mi S
- Bonnie Brae5.3 mi SW
- Darien5.4 mi N
- Woodridge5.7 mi NW
- Lockport5.8 mi SW
- Bolingbrook6.5 mi W
- Burr Ridge6.5 mi NE
- Romeoville6.6 mi SW
- Willow Springs6.9 mi NE
- Palos Park6.9 mi E
- Willowbrook7.2 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lemont
What county is Lemont in?
Lemont is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Lemont, IL?
17,629 people lived in Lemont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lemont, IL?
The ZIP code of Lemont is 60439.
What is the elevation of Lemont?
607 feet (185 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lemont?
Lockport Heights (3.7 mi), Homer Glen (4.5 mi), Bonnie Brae (5.3 mi), Darien (5.4 mi), Woodridge (5.7 mi).
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