Mount Prospect
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Mount Prospect is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 56,852 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 663 ft (202 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prospect Heights, 2.7 miles N.
- 56,852residents (2020 Census)
- 663 ftelevation · 202 m
- 10.8 sq miland area · 27.9 km²
- 5,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 60056main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is part of Elk Grove and Wheeling townships, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of downtown Chicago and approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) north of O'Hare International Airport. As of the 2020 census, the village had a total population of 56,852.
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Living in Mount Prospect
- Median household income
- $101,720
- Median home value
- $397,400
- Median rent
- $1,502/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Mount Prospect had 56,852 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,852 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,280 per sq mi (2,039 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Prospect at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 56,852 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.77 sq mi (27.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0647° N, 87.9397° W |
| ZIP codes | 60056, 60005, 60016, 60070 |
| Official website | mountprospect.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1751089 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Prospect
- Prospect Heights2.7 mi N
- Des Plaines2.9 mi SE
- Arlington Heights3.1 mi NW
- Rolling Meadows4.4 mi W
- Wheeling4.5 mi N
- Elk Grove Village4.9 mi SW
- Glenview5.9 mi E
- Park Ridge6.2 mi SE
- Rosemont6.3 mi SE
- Palatine6.4 mi NW
- Northbrook6.9 mi NE
- Buffalo Grove7.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Prospect
What county is Mount Prospect in?
Mount Prospect is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Mount Prospect, IL?
56,852 people lived in Mount Prospect at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Prospect, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60056. Other ZIP codes: 60005, 60016, 60070.
What is the elevation of Mount Prospect?
663 feet (202 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Prospect?
Prospect Heights (2.7 mi), Des Plaines (2.9 mi), Arlington Heights (3.1 mi), Rolling Meadows (4.4 mi), Wheeling (4.5 mi).
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