Sheffield
Village in Bureau County, Illinois
Sheffield is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, with 821 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 689 ft (210 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buda, 3.7 miles SE.
- 821residents (2020 Census)
- 689 ftelevation · 210 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 705 / sq mipopulation density
- 61361ZIP code
About Sheffield
Sheffield is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 821 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area. Sheffield was founded by Joseph E. Sheffield and Henry Farnam in 1852. Sheffield and Farnam constructed the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, and the town site was intended as a coaling station for trains. According to Farnam, he and Sheffield flipped a coin to see for whom the town would be named. A monument to Joseph E. Sheffield, and the Rock Island Railroad stands today in Sheffield's town square.
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Living in Sheffield
- Median household income
- $74,750
- Median home value
- $102,400
- Median rent
- $1,047/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Sheffield had 821 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 821 |
|---|---|
| Density | 705 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheffield at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Bureau County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 821 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3580° N, 89.7392° W |
| ZIP code | 61361 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1769147 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheffield
- Buda3.7 mi SE
- Neponset5.0 mi SW
- Mineral5.3 mi W
- Manlius7.7 mi NE
- Wyanet8.1 mi E
- Annawan8.3 mi W
- New Bedford10.7 mi N
- Kewanee12.7 mi SW
- Tiskilwa12.9 mi E
- Bradford13.2 mi S
- Atkinson14.3 mi W
- Princeton14.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield
What county is Sheffield in?
Sheffield is in Bureau County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sheffield, IL?
821 people lived in Sheffield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheffield, IL?
The ZIP code of Sheffield is 61361.
What is the elevation of Sheffield?
689 feet (210 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheffield?
Buda (3.7 mi), Neponset (5.0 mi), Mineral (5.3 mi), Manlius (7.7 mi), Wyanet (8.1 mi).
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