St. Charles
City in Kane County, Illinois
St. Charles is a city in Kane County, Illinois, with 33,081 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Geneva, 2.8 miles S.
- 33,081residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 14.5 sq miland area · 37.5 km²
- 2,284 / sq mipopulation density
- 60174ZIP code
About St. Charles
St. Charles is a city in Kane and DuPage counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 33,081 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 33,482 in 2024. It lies roughly 35 miles west of Chicago on Illinois Route 64. The official city slogan is "Pride of the Fox", after the Fox River that runs through the center of town. St. Charles is part of a tri-city area along with Geneva and Batavia, all western Chicago suburbs of similar size and socioeconomic condition.
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Living in St. Charles
- Median household income
- $114,300
- Median home value
- $377,400
- Median rent
- $1,819/mo
- Median age
- 41.5
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St. Charles had 33,081 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,081 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,284 per sq mi (882 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Charles at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Kane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,081 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.48 sq mi (37.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9194° N, 88.3107° W |
| ZIP code | 60174 |
| Official website | ci.st-charles.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1766703 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Charles
- Geneva2.8 mi S
- Wayne3.5 mi NE
- South Elgin4.9 mi N
- West Chicago4.9 mi E
- Batavia5.0 mi S
- Campton Hills5.9 mi W
- Bartlett7.4 mi NE
- North Aurora7.8 mi S
- Elburn8.1 mi W
- Elgin8.3 mi N
- Lily Lake8.7 mi W
- Winfield8.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about St. Charles
What county is St. Charles in?
St. Charles is in Kane County, Illinois.
What is the population of St. Charles, IL?
33,081 people lived in St. Charles at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Charles, IL?
The ZIP code of St. Charles is 60174.
What is the elevation of St. Charles?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Charles?
Geneva (2.8 mi), Wayne (3.5 mi), South Elgin (4.9 mi), West Chicago (4.9 mi), Batavia (5.0 mi).
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