Checked
Lemont, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60439.
Population
17,820
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,020
ZIP codes
1
Lemont and its ZIP codes
Lemont at a glance
- Lemont is about 8.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 145th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $123,370 a year, 48% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $468,800 (78% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,209 a month.
Local data for Lemont, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lemont, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,370
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$468,800
Median rent
$1,209/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
46.9%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
34.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (4,086), German Americans (2,623), Irish Americans (2,547).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Lemont.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,477
2,594,810 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36B
FY 2026, $6,818 per person
PPP loans
$97.7M
924 loans, 11,379 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lemont, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home17.1%
Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lemont, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,829
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,353
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lemont, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Lemont
1 in or overlapping Lemont. Population shown
Cities near Lemont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lockport HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodridgeVillage | 4.3 mi | 9.6 |
| DarienCity | 4.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Bonnie BraeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| LockportCity | 5.5 mi | 11.7 |
| BolingbrookVillage | 5.5 mi | 25 |
| RomeovilleVillage | 5.6 mi | 19.3 |
| Homer GlenVillage | 5.9 mi | 22.2 |
| Willow SpringsVillage | 6.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Burr RidgeVillage | 6.9 mi | 7.5 |
| WillowbrookVillage | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| FairmontCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| NapervilleCity | 8.4 mi | 39.4 |
| WestmontVillage | 8.4 mi | 5 |
| Downers GroveVillage | 8.4 mi | 14.7 |
| Indian Head ParkVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lemont, IL in?
- Lemont is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Lemont, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lemont include 60439.
- What is the population of Lemont, IL?
- About 17,820 people live in Lemont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lemont?
- Nearby places include Lockport Heights (3.7 mi), Woodridge (4.3 mi), Darien (4.8 mi), Bonnie Brae (5.3 mi), Lockport (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023