Sheldon
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois

Sheldon is a village in Iroquois County, Illinois, with 965 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Iroquois, 4.1 miles N.
- 965residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 1,282 / sq mipopulation density
- 60966ZIP code
About Sheldon
Sheldon is a village in Sheldon Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 965 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Sheldon
- Median household income
- $44,280
- Median home value
- $78,000
- Median rent
- $801/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Sheldon had 965 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 965 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,282 per sq mi (495 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheldon at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Iroquois County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 965 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7710° N, 87.5658° W |
| ZIP code | 60966 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1769212 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheldon
- Iroquois4.1 mi N
- Raub, IN4.9 mi SE
- Kentland, IN6.2 mi E
- Donovan8.3 mi N
- Watseka8.6 mi W
- Woodland9.5 mi SW
- Earl Park, IN9.6 mi SE
- Milford12.0 mi SW
- Brook, IN12.4 mi NE
- Martinton13.0 mi NW
- Morocco, IN13.4 mi NE
- Beaverville13.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Sheldon
What county is Sheldon in?
Sheldon is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sheldon, IL?
965 people lived in Sheldon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheldon, IL?
The ZIP code of Sheldon is 60966.
What is the elevation of Sheldon?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheldon?
Iroquois (4.1 mi), Raub (4.9 mi), Kentland (6.2 mi), Donovan (8.3 mi), Watseka (8.6 mi).
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