West Chicago
City in DuPage County, Illinois
West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, with 25,614 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Winfield, 3.8 miles E.
- 25,614residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 15.5 sq miland area · 40.0 km²
- 1,657 / sq mipopulation density
- 60185ZIP code
About West Chicago
West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 25,614 at the 2020 census. It was formerly named Junction and later Turner, after its founder, John Bice Turner, president of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad (G&CU) in 1855. The city was initially established around the first junction of railroad lines in Illinois, and today is still served by the Union Pacific West Metra service via West Chicago station.
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Living in West Chicago
- Median household income
- $99,927
- Median home value
- $336,800
- Median rent
- $1,469/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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West Chicago had 25,614 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,614 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,657 per sq mi (640 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Chicago at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | DuPage County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,614 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.46 sq mi (40.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.8953° N, 88.2205° W |
| ZIP code | 60185 |
| Official website | westchicago.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1780060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Chicago
- Winfield3.8 mi E
- Wayne4.0 mi NW
- Carol Stream4.8 mi E
- St. Charles4.9 mi W
- Bartlett5.0 mi NE
- Warrenville5.4 mi S
- Batavia5.7 mi SW
- Geneva5.7 mi W
- Wheaton6.4 mi SE
- Hanover Park7.2 mi NE
- Glendale Heights7.5 mi E
- Bloomingdale7.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Chicago
What county is West Chicago in?
West Chicago is in DuPage County, Illinois.
What is the population of West Chicago, IL?
25,614 people lived in West Chicago at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Chicago, IL?
The ZIP code of West Chicago is 60185.
What is the elevation of West Chicago?
755 feet (230 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Chicago?
Winfield (3.8 mi), Wayne (4.0 mi), Carol Stream (4.8 mi), St. Charles (4.9 mi), Bartlett (5.0 mi).
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