Wilmette
Village in Cook County, Illinois
Wilmette is a village in Cook County, Illinois, with 28,170 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kenilworth, 1.1 miles NE.
- 28,170residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 5,215 / sq mipopulation density
- 60091main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wilmette
Wilmette is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is located on Lake Michigan about 14 miles (23 km) north of the Chicago Loop. The village had a population of 28,170 at the 2020 census.
The first and only Baháʼí House of Worship in North America is located in the village. Wilmette borders the communities of Kenilworth, Winnetka, Skokie, Northfield, Glenview, and Evanston, Illinois.
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Living in Wilmette
- Median household income
- $190,662
- Median home value
- $810,600
- Median rent
- $1,978/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Wilmette had 28,170 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,170 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,215 per sq mi (2,014 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilmette at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 28,170 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.40 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0773° N, 87.7286° W |
| ZIP codes | 60091, 60043, 60203 |
| Official website | wilmette.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1782075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilmette
- Kenilworth1.1 mi NE
- Winnetka2.1 mi N
- Evanston2.8 mi SE
- Skokie2.9 mi S
- Northfield3.1 mi NW
- Golf3.2 mi SW
- Morton Grove3.9 mi SW
- Glencoe4.3 mi NW
- Lincolnwood5.0 mi S
- Glenview5.1 mi W
- Niles5.4 mi SW
- Northbrook6.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wilmette
What county is Wilmette in?
Wilmette is in Cook County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wilmette, IL?
28,170 people lived in Wilmette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilmette, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60091. Other ZIP codes: 60043, 60203.
What is the elevation of Wilmette?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilmette?
Kenilworth (1.1 mi), Winnetka (2.1 mi), Evanston (2.8 mi), Skokie (2.9 mi), Northfield (3.1 mi).
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