Wilmington
City in Will County, Illinois
Wilmington is a city in Will County, Illinois, with 5,664 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 528 ft (161 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakewood Shores, 2.8 miles S.
- 5,664residents (2020 Census)
- 528 ftelevation · 161 m
- 14.2 sq miland area · 36.9 km²
- 398 / sq mipopulation density
- 60481ZIP code
About Wilmington
Wilmington is a city in Will County, Illinois, United States. Located on Illinois Route 53 and Historic U.S. Route 66 along the east bank of the Kankakee River, it is approximately 60 miles (97 km) south-west from downtown Chicago. The population was 5,664 at the 2020 census. Wilmington is just south of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, which is home to the largest bison herd in the state.
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Living in Wilmington
- Median household income
- $66,154
- Median home value
- $223,800
- Median rent
- $888/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Wilmington had 5,664 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,664 |
|---|---|
| Density | 398 per sq mi (154 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilmington at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,664 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.24 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3193° N, 88.1600° W |
| ZIP code | 60481 |
| Official website | wilmington-il.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1782101 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilmington
- Lakewood Shores2.8 mi S
- Lorenzo3.7 mi NW
- Rest Haven4.5 mi S
- Braidwood4.7 mi SW
- Ritchie5.0 mi SE
- Diamond5.3 mi SW
- Custer Park5.5 mi S
- Symerton5.6 mi E
- Coal City6.7 mi SW
- Godley6.7 mi SW
- Elwood7.2 mi N
- Carbon Hill7.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington
What county is Wilmington in?
Wilmington is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Wilmington, IL?
5,664 people lived in Wilmington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilmington, IL?
The ZIP code of Wilmington is 60481.
What is the elevation of Wilmington?
528 feet (161 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilmington?
Lakewood Shores (2.8 mi), Lorenzo (3.7 mi), Rest Haven (4.5 mi), Braidwood (4.7 mi), Ritchie (5.0 mi).
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