Winthrop Harbor
Village in Lake County, Illinois
Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, with 6,705 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 636 ft (194 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Zion, 1.8 miles SW.
- 6,705residents (2020 Census)
- 636 ftelevation · 194 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 1,441 / sq mipopulation density
- 60096ZIP code
About Winthrop Harbor
Winthrop Harbor is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Winthrop Harbor is considered the corner stone of Illinois. Per the 2020 census, the population was 6,705. It is located along the northern border of Illinois and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. Winthrop Harbor is known for its North Point Marina, and is a warning demarcation point for the National Weather Service's marine warnings for Lake Michigan.
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Living in Winthrop Harbor
- Median household income
- $95,690
- Median home value
- $250,800
- Median rent
- $1,313/mo
- Median age
- 53.4
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Winthrop Harbor had 6,705 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,705 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,441 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winthrop Harbor at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 6,705 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.65 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4806° N, 87.8296° W |
| ZIP code | 60096 |
| Official website | winthropharbor.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1782686 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winthrop Harbor
- Zion1.8 mi SW
- Beach Park3.5 mi SW
- Pleasant Prairie, WI4.4 mi NW
- Wadsworth5.3 mi SW
- Kenosha, WI7.8 mi N
- Waukegan8.0 mi S
- Old Mill Creek8.4 mi SW
- Park City9.3 mi S
- Gurnee9.4 mi SW
- Bristol, WI9.8 mi W
- Grandwood Park10.2 mi SW
- Lindenhurst11.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Winthrop Harbor
What county is Winthrop Harbor in?
Winthrop Harbor is in Lake County, Illinois.
What is the population of Winthrop Harbor, IL?
6,705 people lived in Winthrop Harbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winthrop Harbor, IL?
The ZIP code of Winthrop Harbor is 60096.
What is the elevation of Winthrop Harbor?
636 feet (194 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winthrop Harbor?
Zion (1.8 mi), Beach Park (3.5 mi), Pleasant Prairie (4.4 mi), Wadsworth (5.3 mi), Kenosha (7.8 mi).
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