Wauconda
Village in Lake County, Illinois
Wauconda is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with 14,084 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Island Lake, 3.3 miles W.
- 14,084residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 2,770 / sq mipopulation density
- 60084ZIP code
About Wauconda
Wauconda ( or ) is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States, a northwest suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14,084. It is the site of the Wauconda Bog Nature Preserve, a National Natural Landmark. Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade who live in Wauconda and surrounding communities (Island Lake, Lakemoor, Volo, and unincorporated sections of McHenry County). Fremont School District 79 also serves students from communities from northern part of Wauconda.
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Living in Wauconda
- Median household income
- $111,239
- Median home value
- $278,600
- Median rent
- $1,371/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Wauconda had 14,084 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,084 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,770 per sq mi (1,070 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wauconda at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 14,084 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.08 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2770° N, 88.1353° W |
| ZIP code | 60084 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779267 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wauconda
- Island Lake3.3 mi W
- Tower Lakes3.5 mi S
- Port Barrington3.8 mi SW
- Volo3.9 mi N
- Hawthorn Woods4.5 mi SE
- North Barrington4.9 mi S
- Burtons Bridge4.9 mi W
- Round Lake4.9 mi N
- Lake Barrington4.9 mi S
- Holiday Hills5.0 mi W
- Hainesville5.2 mi NE
- Round Lake Park5.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wauconda
What county is Wauconda in?
Wauconda is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wauconda, IL?
14,084 people lived in Wauconda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wauconda, IL?
The ZIP code of Wauconda is 60084.
What is the elevation of Wauconda?
804 feet (245 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wauconda?
Island Lake (3.3 mi), Tower Lakes (3.5 mi), Port Barrington (3.8 mi), Volo (3.9 mi), Hawthorn Woods (4.5 mi).
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