Riverwoods
Village in Lake County, Illinois

Riverwoods is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with 3,790 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Bannockburn, 1.9 miles NE.
- 3,790residents (2020 Census)
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 955 / sq mipopulation density
- 60015main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 3,790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 955 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riverwoods at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,790 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.97 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Coordinates | 42.1729° N, 87.8949° W |
| ZIP codes | 60015, 60069 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riverwoods
- Bannockburn1.9 mi NE
- Lincolnshire2.0 mi NW
- Deerfield2.2 mi E
- Wheeling3.4 mi SW
- Buffalo Grove3.5 mi W
- Northbrook4.3 mi SE
- Highland Park4.3 mi E
- Lake Forest4.7 mi NE
- Highwood4.8 mi NE
- Mettawa5.1 mi N
- Prospect Heights5.1 mi S
- Vernon Hills5.4 mi NW
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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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