Wonder Lake
Village in McHenry County, Illinois

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.
- 3,973residents (2020 Census)
- 837 ftelevation · 255 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 791 / sq mipopulation density
- 60097ZIP code
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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Living in Wonder Lake
- Median household income
- $94,655
- Median home value
- $252,200
- Median age
- 33.8
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Wonder Lake had 3,973 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,973 |
|---|---|
| Density | 791 per sq mi (305 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wonder Lake at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 3,973 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.03 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km²) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3749° N, 88.3483° W |
| ZIP code | 60097 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1782855 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wonder Lake
- Greenwood2.3 mi NW
- McCullom Lake2.6 mi E
- Ringwood2.8 mi NE
- Bull Valley3.6 mi S
- McHenry3.9 mi SE
- Johnsburg5.2 mi E
- Solon Mills5.9 mi NE
- Woodstock6.3 mi SW
- Richmond6.5 mi N
- Pistakee Highlands7.2 mi E
- Ridgefield7.2 mi S
- Spring Grove7.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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