Monticello
City in Piatt County, Illinois
Monticello is a city in Piatt County, Illinois, with 5,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Heath, 4.9 miles NE.
- 5,941residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.4 km²
- 1,473 / sq mipopulation density
- 61856ZIP code
About Monticello
Monticello ( MON-tiss-EL-oh) is a city in and the county seat of Piatt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,941 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Monticello
- Median household income
- $99,449
- Median home value
- $210,500
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Monticello had 5,941 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,941 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,473 per sq mi (569 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monticello at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Piatt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,941 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.03 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0335° N, 88.5741° W |
| ZIP code | 61856 |
| Official website | monticelloillinois.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1750244 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monticello
- White Heath4.9 mi NE
- De Land7.1 mi NW
- Bement7.6 mi S
- Cisco8.1 mi W
- Ivesdale8.7 mi SE
- Seymour9.3 mi NE
- Weldon11.1 mi NW
- Bondville12.1 mi NE
- Mansfield12.8 mi N
- Sadorus13.0 mi E
- Cerro Gordo13.1 mi SW
- Argenta13.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monticello
What county is Monticello in?
Monticello is in Piatt County, Illinois.
What is the population of Monticello, IL?
5,941 people lived in Monticello at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monticello, IL?
The ZIP code of Monticello is 61856.
What is the elevation of Monticello?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monticello?
White Heath (4.9 mi), De Land (7.1 mi), Bement (7.6 mi), Cisco (8.1 mi), Ivesdale (8.7 mi).
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