Waterman
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois
Waterman is a village in DeKalb County, Illinois, with 1,433 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 860 ft (262 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shabbona, 6.1 miles W.
- 1,433residents (2020 Census)
- 860 ftelevation · 262 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 943 / sq mipopulation density
- 60556ZIP code
About Waterman
Waterman is a village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,433 at the 2020 census.
The village is known for the DeKalb Ag seed corn processing plant, now owned by the German company, Bayer. The "Waterman and Western" train line that operated in Lion's Club Park was a 1/3 scale train line with a 1/2 mile train line circling the park and was a hobby of a local resident before it was destroyed by a fire in 2021.
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Living in Waterman
- Median household income
- $100,139
- Median home value
- $217,300
- Median rent
- $877/mo
- Median age
- 31
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Waterman had 1,433 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,433 |
|---|---|
| Density | 943 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterman at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DeKalb County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,433 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7656° N, 88.7631° W |
| ZIP code | 60556 |
| Official website | villageofwaterman.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779163 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterman
- Shabbona6.1 mi W
- Hinckley6.3 mi E
- Lee9.4 mi W
- Somonauk9.8 mi SE
- Leland10.5 mi S
- Sandwich10.9 mi SE
- Lake Holiday11.3 mi SE
- DeKalb11.3 mi N
- Big Rock12.2 mi E
- Paw Paw12.4 mi SW
- Cortland12.5 mi N
- Malta12.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Waterman
What county is Waterman in?
Waterman is in DeKalb County, Illinois.
What is the population of Waterman, IL?
1,433 people lived in Waterman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waterman, IL?
The ZIP code of Waterman is 60556.
What is the elevation of Waterman?
860 feet (262 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waterman?
Shabbona (6.1 mi), Hinckley (6.3 mi), Lee (9.4 mi), Somonauk (9.8 mi), Leland (10.5 mi).
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