Prophetstown
City in Whiteside County, Illinois

Prophetstown is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, with 1,946 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lyndon, 3.3 miles N.
- 1,946residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 1,436 / sq mipopulation density
- 61277ZIP code
About Prophetstown
Prophetstown is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Prophetstown had a population of 1,946.
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Living in Prophetstown
- Median household income
- $65,125
- Median home value
- $116,600
- Median rent
- $733/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Prophetstown had 1,946 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,946 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,436 per sq mi (554 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Prophetstown at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Whiteside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,946 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.36 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.6703° N, 89.9352° W |
| ZIP code | 61277 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1761977 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Prophetstown
- Lyndon3.3 mi N
- Erie7.6 mi W
- Tampico8.2 mi E
- Morrison9.6 mi N
- Hooppole10.3 mi S
- Como11.0 mi NE
- Galt12.4 mi NE
- Hillsdale13.1 mi W
- Deer Grove13.5 mi E
- Rock Falls14.3 mi NE
- Sterling15.2 mi NE
- New Bedford15.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Prophetstown
What county is Prophetstown in?
Prophetstown is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of Prophetstown, IL?
1,946 people lived in Prophetstown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Prophetstown, IL?
The ZIP code of Prophetstown is 61277.
What is the elevation of Prophetstown?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Prophetstown?
Lyndon (3.3 mi), Erie (7.6 mi), Tampico (8.2 mi), Morrison (9.6 mi), Hooppole (10.3 mi).
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