Lynwood

Village in Cook County, Illinois

Aerial view of Lynwood, Illinois
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Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 9,116 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ford Heights, 1.8 miles SW.

About Lynwood

Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, and a south suburb of Chicago. The population was 9,116 at the 2020 census.

Lynwood was founded in 1959. The village is bordered by Lansing to the north, Glenwood to the west, Ford Heights and Sauk Village to the south, and Dyer, Indiana, to the east. The Indiana state line borders the entire southeastern edge of Lynwood. The village is currently a mix of suburban neighborhoods with a substantial amount of remaining farmland.

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Living in Lynwood

Median household income
$85,237
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$1,368/mo
Median age
39.4
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Lynwood, IL population

Lynwood had 9,116 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,116
Density1,774 per sq mi (685 per km²)

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

Lynwood at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyCook County
TypeVillage
Population9,116 (2020)
Land area5.14 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Coordinates41.5232° N, 87.5501° W
ZIP code60411
Official websitelynwoodil.us
Census code (GEOID)1745421

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

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Frequently asked questions about Lynwood

What county is Lynwood in?

Lynwood is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of Lynwood, IL?

9,116 people lived in Lynwood at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Lynwood, IL?

The ZIP code of Lynwood is 60411.

What towns are near Lynwood?

Ford Heights (1.8 mi), Sauk Village (2.5 mi), Dyer (2.8 mi), Lansing (2.9 mi), Munster (2.9 mi).

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