Lynwood
Village in Cook County, Illinois

Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 9,116 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Ford Heights, 1.8 miles SW.
- 9,116residents (2020 Census)
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 1,774 / sq mipopulation density
- 60411ZIP code
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 had 9,116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,774 per sq mi (685 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lynwood at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 9,116 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.14 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.5232° N, 87.5501° W |
| ZIP code | 60411 |
| Official website | lynwoodil.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1745421 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lynwood
- Ford Heights1.8 mi SW
- Sauk Village2.5 mi SW
- Dyer, IN2.8 mi SE
- Lansing2.9 mi N
- Munster, IN2.9 mi NE
- Glenwood3.4 mi W
- Plum Valley4.3 mi S
- Chicago Heights4.4 mi W
- Steger5.0 mi SW
- Thornton5.0 mi NW
- Highland, IN5.0 mi E
- Calumet City5.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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