Schaumburg

Village in Cook County, Illinois

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Schaumburg is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 78,723 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Roselle, 3.3 miles S.

About Schaumburg

Schaumburg ( SHAWM-burg) is a village in Cook and DuPage counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. At the 2020 census, the population was 78,723, making Schaumburg the most populous incorporated village in the United States. Schaumburg is around 26 miles (42 km) northwest of downtown Chicago and 10 miles (16 km) northwest of O'Hare International Airport.

Schaumburg's transition from a rural community to a suburban city began with Alfred Campanelli's first large-scale suburban-style development in 1959 and Woodfield Mall's opening in 1971. Schaumburg is bordered by Hoffman Estates and Palatine to the north, Inverness in northwest, Streamwood to the west, Hanover Park to the southwest, Roselle to the south, Elk Grove Village to the southeast, and Rolling Meadows to the northeast.

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Living in Schaumburg

Median household income
$97,514
Median home value
$330,400
Median rent
$1,812/mo
Median age
39.6
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Schaumburg, IL population

Schaumburg had 78,723 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census78,723
Density4,054 per sq mi (1,565 per km²)

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

Schaumburg at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyCook County
TypeVillage
Population78,723 (2020)
Land area19.42 sq mi (50.3 km²)
Water area0.13 sq mi (0.32 km²)
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Coordinates42.0284° N, 88.0847° W
ZIP codes60193, 60169, 60172, 60173, 60194, 60195
Official websiteci.schaumburg.il.us
Census code (GEOID)1768003

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

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Frequently asked questions about Schaumburg

What county is Schaumburg in?

Schaumburg is in Cook County, Illinois.

What is the population of Schaumburg, IL?

78,723 people lived in Schaumburg at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Schaumburg, IL?

The main ZIP code is 60193. Other ZIP codes: 60169, 60172, 60173, 60194, 60195.

What is the elevation of Schaumburg?

794 feet (242 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Schaumburg?

Roselle (3.3 mi), Hoffman Estates (4.0 mi), Hanover Park (4.4 mi), Rolling Meadows (4.4 mi), Streamwood (4.8 mi).

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