North Chicago
City in Lake County, Illinois
North Chicago is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with 30,759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Bluff, 2.4 miles S.
- 30,759residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.7 km²
- 3,847 / sq mipopulation density
- 60064main ZIP code (3 in total)
About North Chicago
North Chicago is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 30,759 at the 2020 census making it the third-most populous city by population in the county, after Waukegan and Mundelein.
An industrial center, North Chicago is home to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center and Great Lakes Barracks Military housing. The city is also home to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, which houses the Chicago Medical School.
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Living in North Chicago
- Median household income
- $60,172
- Median home value
- $159,600
- Median rent
- $1,426/mo
- Median age
- 23.2
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North Chicago had 30,759 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,759 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,847 per sq mi (1,485 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Chicago at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,759 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.00 sq mi (20.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3167° N, 87.8592° W |
| ZIP codes | 60064, 60044, 60088 |
| Official website | northchicago.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1753559 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Chicago
- Lake Bluff2.4 mi S
- Knollwood2.4 mi SW
- Green Oaks2.9 mi SW
- Park City3.1 mi NW
- Waukegan3.7 mi N
- Gurnee5.4 mi NW
- Lake Forest5.6 mi S
- Libertyville5.9 mi W
- Mettawa6.0 mi SW
- Gages Lake6.7 mi W
- Vernon Hills7.7 mi SW
- Highwood8.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Chicago
What county is North Chicago in?
North Chicago is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of North Chicago, IL?
30,759 people lived in North Chicago at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Chicago, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60064. Other ZIP codes: 60044, 60088.
What is the elevation of North Chicago?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Chicago?
Lake Bluff (2.4 mi), Knollwood (2.4 mi), Green Oaks (2.9 mi), Park City (3.1 mi), Waukegan (3.7 mi).
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