Riverwoods

Village in Lake County, Illinois

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Riverwoods is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with 3,790 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Bannockburn, 1.9 miles NE.

About Riverwoods

Riverwoods is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It was established on the banks of the Des Plaines River in 1959 by local steel magnate Jay Peterson. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,790. The corporate headquarters of CCH are located there, as well as Orphans of the Storm, an animal shelter founded in 1928 by famous dancer Irene Castle. The village used to host the annual "Arts & Riverwoods" festival.

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Living in Riverwoods

Median household income
$249,205
Median home value
$800,700
Median rent
$1,842/mo
Median age
50.4
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Riverwoods, IL population

Riverwoods had 3,790 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,790
Density955 per sq mi (369 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Riverwoods at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyLake County
TypeVillage
Population3,790 (2020)
Land area3.97 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Water area0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²)
Coordinates42.1729° N, 87.8949° W
ZIP codes60015, 60069
Census code (GEOID)1764538

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Riverwoods

What county is Riverwoods in?

Riverwoods is in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the population of Riverwoods, IL?

3,790 people lived in Riverwoods at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Riverwoods, IL?

The main ZIP code is 60015. Other ZIP codes: 60069.

What towns are near Riverwoods?

Bannockburn (1.9 mi), Lincolnshire (2.0 mi), Deerfield (2.2 mi), Wheeling (3.4 mi), Buffalo Grove (3.5 mi).

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