Wheeling
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Wheeling is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 39,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prospect Heights, 1.7 miles S.
- 39,137residents (2020 Census)
- 656 ftelevation · 200 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.5 km²
- 4,513 / sq mipopulation density
- 60090main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Wheeling
Wheeling is a village in Cook and Lake counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is part of Wheeling and Vernon townships. Wheeling is a suburb of Chicago, it is primarily in Cook County, approximately 23 miles (37 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. The population was 39,137 at the 2020 census. Wheeling is named after Wheeling, West Virginia.
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Living in Wheeling
- Median household income
- $85,205
- Median home value
- $266,200
- Median rent
- $1,663/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Wheeling had 39,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,513 per sq mi (1,742 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheeling at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 39,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.67 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1277° N, 87.9210° W |
| ZIP codes | 60090, 60070 |
| Official website | vi.wheeling.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1781087 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheeling
- Prospect Heights1.7 mi S
- Buffalo Grove3.4 mi NW
- Riverwoods3.4 mi NE
- Arlington Heights3.8 mi SW
- Deerfield4.4 mi NE
- Northbrook4.4 mi E
- Mount Prospect4.5 mi S
- Lincolnshire4.8 mi N
- Bannockburn5.2 mi NE
- Glenview5.6 mi SE
- Palatine6.4 mi W
- Rolling Meadows6.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wheeling
What county is Wheeling in?
Wheeling is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wheeling, IL?
39,137 people lived in Wheeling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheeling, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60090. Other ZIP codes: 60070.
What is the elevation of Wheeling?
656 feet (200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheeling?
Prospect Heights (1.7 mi), Buffalo Grove (3.4 mi), Riverwoods (3.4 mi), Arlington Heights (3.8 mi), Deerfield (4.4 mi).
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