Solon Mills
Census-designated place in McHenry County, Illinois

Solon Mills is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McHenry County, Illinois, with 133 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spring Grove, 1.9 miles E.
- 133residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 682 / sq mipopulation density
- 60081ZIP code
About Solon Mills
Solon Mills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. Solon Mills is located on U.S. Route 12, 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Spring Grove. Solon Mills is part of ZIP code 60071; it once had its own post office with ZIP code 60080 before it closed on September 28, 2002. It was named a CDP before the 2020 census, at which time it had a population of 133.
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Solon Mills had 133 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 133 |
|---|---|
| Density | 682 per sq mi (263 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Solon Mills at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 133 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4421° N, 88.2764° W |
| ZIP code | 60081 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1770356 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Solon Mills
- Spring Grove1.9 mi E
- Richmond2.2 mi NW
- Ringwood3.4 mi SW
- Johnsburg4.3 mi S
- Pistakee Highlands4.4 mi SE
- Fox Lake4.8 mi E
- Genoa City, WI5.0 mi NW
- Twin Lakes, WI5.2 mi N
- McCullom Lake5.3 mi S
- Wonder Lake5.9 mi SW
- Greenwood6.4 mi SW
- Powers Lake, WI7.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Solon Mills
What county is Solon Mills in?
Solon Mills is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Solon Mills, IL?
133 people lived in Solon Mills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Solon Mills, IL?
The ZIP code of Solon Mills is 60081.
What is the elevation of Solon Mills?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Solon Mills?
Spring Grove (1.9 mi), Richmond (2.2 mi), Ringwood (3.4 mi), Johnsburg (4.3 mi), Pistakee Highlands (4.4 mi).
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