Wonder Lake

Village in McHenry County, Illinois

Aerial view of Wonder Lake, Illinois
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Wonder Lake is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, with 3,973 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 837 ft (255 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greenwood, 2.3 miles NW.

About Wonder Lake

Wonder Lake is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is a commuter village in the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 3,973 at the 2020 census. However including surrounding unincorporated subdivisions, the population is estimated at 10,000.

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Median household income
$94,655
Median home value
$252,200
Median age
33.8
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Wonder Lake, IL population

Wonder Lake had 3,973 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,973
Density791 per sq mi (305 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wonder Lake at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMcHenry County
TypeVillage
Population3,973 (2020)
Land area5.03 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Water area1.15 sq mi (2.98 km²)
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates42.3749° N, 88.3483° W
ZIP code60097
Census code (GEOID)1782855

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wonder Lake

What county is Wonder Lake in?

Wonder Lake is in McHenry County, Illinois.

What is the population of Wonder Lake, IL?

3,973 people lived in Wonder Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wonder Lake, IL?

The ZIP code of Wonder Lake is 60097.

What is the elevation of Wonder Lake?

837 feet (255 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wonder Lake?

Greenwood (2.3 mi), McCullom Lake (2.6 mi), Ringwood (2.8 mi), Bull Valley (3.6 mi), McHenry (3.9 mi).

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