Markham
City in Cook County, Illinois

Markham is a city in Cook County, Illinois, with 11,661 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hazel Crest, 1.8 miles S.
- 11,661residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 2,157 / sq mipopulation density
- 60428main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Markham
Markham is a city and a south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,661 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Markham
- Median household income
- $57,302
- Median home value
- $135,300
- Median rent
- $1,621/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Markham had 11,661 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,661 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,157 per sq mi (833 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Markham at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,661 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.41 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6000° N, 87.6905° W |
| ZIP codes | 60428, 60426, 60429, 60469 |
| Official website | cityofmarkham.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1747007 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Markham
- Hazel Crest1.8 mi S
- Posen2.0 mi N
- Harvey2.1 mi E
- Midlothian2.5 mi NW
- Dixmoor2.6 mi NE
- East Hazel Crest2.7 mi SE
- Country Club Hills3.1 mi SW
- Robbins3.1 mi N
- Phoenix3.2 mi E
- Homewood3.2 mi SE
- Oak Forest3.3 mi W
- Blue Island4.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Markham
What county is Markham in?
Markham is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Markham, IL?
11,661 people lived in Markham at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Markham, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60428. Other ZIP codes: 60426, 60429, 60469.
What is the elevation of Markham?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Markham?
Hazel Crest (1.8 mi), Posen (2.0 mi), Harvey (2.1 mi), Midlothian (2.5 mi), Dixmoor (2.6 mi).
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