Rome
Census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois
Rome is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Peoria County, Illinois, with 1,604 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chillicothe, 2.7 miles N.
- 1,604residents (2020 Census)
- 479 ftelevation · 146 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 5.0 km²
- 834 / sq mipopulation density
- 61562ZIP code
About Rome
Rome is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chillicothe Township, Peoria County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rome had a population of 1,604. Rome is part of the Peoria, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Rome
- Median household income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $159,800
- Median rent
- $1,094/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Rome had 1,604 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,604 |
|---|---|
| Density | 834 per sq mi (322 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rome at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Peoria County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,604 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.8774° N, 89.5132° W |
| ZIP code | 61562 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1765403 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rome
- Chillicothe2.7 mi N
- Spring Bay4.0 mi S
- Bay View Gardens4.8 mi S
- Mossville5.1 mi SW
- Germantown Hills7.9 mi S
- Hopewell7.9 mi N
- Dunlap8.8 mi W
- Metamora9.5 mi SE
- Peoria Heights9.5 mi S
- Peoria10.3 mi SW
- Lowpoint10.4 mi E
- Sparland11.2 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rome
What county is Rome in?
Rome is in Peoria County, Illinois.
What is the population of Rome, IL?
1,604 people lived in Rome at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rome, IL?
The ZIP code of Rome is 61562.
What is the elevation of Rome?
479 feet (146 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rome?
Chillicothe (2.7 mi), Spring Bay (4.0 mi), Bay View Gardens (4.8 mi), Mossville (5.1 mi), Germantown Hills (7.9 mi).
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