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Lynwood, IL
Village in Cook County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60411.
Population
9,083
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,774
ZIP codes
1
Lynwood and its ZIP codes
Lynwood at a glance
- Lynwood is about 7.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 240th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $85,237, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,000 (17% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,368 a month.
Local data for Lynwood, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lynwood, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,237
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$218,000
Median rent
$1,368/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
49.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (583), German Americans (410), Polish Americans (277).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cook County. PPP loans are for Lynwood.
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
How people get to work
Lynwood, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 49.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lynwood, 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
84° / 15°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lynwood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lynwood
1 in or overlapping Lynwood. Population shown
Cities near Lynwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ford HeightsVillage | 0.9 mi | 2 |
| Sauk VillageVillage | 1.8 mi | 4 |
| GlenwoodVillage | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| LansingVillage | 3 mi | 7.5 |
| Dyer, INTown | 3.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Chicago HeightsCity | 3.6 mi | 10.4 |
| Munster, INTown | 3.9 mi | 7.5 |
| StegerVillage | 4 mi | 3.4 |
| Plum ValleyCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| South Chicago HeightsVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.5 |
| ThorntonVillage | 4.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Highland, INTown | 5.9 mi | 6.9 |
| HomewoodVillage | 6.1 mi | 5.2 |
| South HollandVillage | 6.1 mi | 7.2 |
| CreteVillage | 6.1 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lynwood, IL in?
- Lynwood is in Cook County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Lynwood, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lynwood include 60411.
- What is the population of Lynwood, IL?
- About 9,083 people live in Lynwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lynwood?
- Nearby places include Ford Heights (0.9 mi), Sauk Village (1.8 mi), Glenwood (2.3 mi), Lansing (3 mi), Dyer, IN (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023