Woodstock
City in McHenry County, Illinois

Woodstock is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, with 25,630 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 915 ft (279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bull Valley, 3.9 miles E.
- 25,630residents (2020 Census)
- 915 ftelevation · 279 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.2 km²
- 1,939 / sq mipopulation density
- 60098ZIP code
About Woodstock
Woodstock is a city in and the county seat of McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is located 51 miles (82 km) northwest of Chicago, making it one of the city's outermost suburbs. Per the 2020 census, the population was 25,630. The city's historic downtown district and turn-of-the-century town square is anchored by the landmark Woodstock Opera House and the Old McHenry County Courthouse. In 2007, Woodstock was named one of the nation's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Living in Woodstock
- Median household income
- $82,758
- Median home value
- $245,700
- Median rent
- $1,212/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Woodstock had 25,630 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,630 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,939 per sq mi (749 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Woodstock at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,630 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.22 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3095° N, 88.4353° W |
| ZIP code | 60098 |
| Official website | woodstockil.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1783349 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Woodstock
- Bull Valley3.9 mi E
- Ridgefield4.6 mi SE
- Franklinville4.7 mi SW
- Hartland5.3 mi NW
- Wonder Lake6.3 mi NE
- Lakewood6.4 mi SE
- Greenwood6.5 mi NE
- Crystal Lake7.4 mi SE
- McHenry7.6 mi E
- Union7.8 mi SW
- McCullom Lake8.1 mi NE
- Prairie Grove8.8 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Woodstock
What county is Woodstock in?
Woodstock is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Woodstock, IL?
25,630 people lived in Woodstock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Woodstock, IL?
The ZIP code of Woodstock is 60098.
What is the elevation of Woodstock?
915 feet (279 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Woodstock?
Bull Valley (3.9 mi), Ridgefield (4.6 mi), Franklinville (4.7 mi), Hartland (5.3 mi), Wonder Lake (6.3 mi).
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