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New Lenox, IL

Village in Will County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60451.

Population

28,006

Land area

16.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,743

ZIP codes

1

New Lenox and its ZIP codes

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New Lenox at a glance

  • New Lenox is about 7.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 74th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
  • The median household income is $140,865, 69% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $399,900 (52% above Illinois) and median rent is $1,431 a month.

Local data for New Lenox, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

New Lenox, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$140,865

Poverty rate

1.5%

Median home value

$399,900

Median rent

$1,431/mo

Homeownership

92.4%

Bachelor's or higher

47.6%

Median age

36.8

Average commute

32.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,280), Irish Americans (6,685), Polish Americans (4,844).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Will County. PPP loans are for New Lenox.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,418

267,868 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$70,456

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.9B

FY 2026, $5,636 per person

Will County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

New Lenox, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.7%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit2.9%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home15.3%

Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

New Lenox, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

1,341

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,026

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 17°F

38.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in New Lenox, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.9%

U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts

Diabetes

8.3%

U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

ZIP codes in New Lenox

1 in or overlapping New Lenox. Population shown

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Cities near New Lenox

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MokenaVillage2.7 mi8.7
MarleyCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.1
FrankfortVillage3.9 mi15.6
Arbury HillsCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.2
Ingalls ParkCensus-designated place5.7 mi1.1
RidgewoodCensus-designated place6.2 mi0.4
Frankfort SquareCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.5
Homer GlenVillage6.5 mi22.2
Preston HeightsCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.2
Tinley ParkVillage7.5 mi16.2
Orland HillsVillage7.5 mi1.1
Orland ParkVillage7.8 mi22
ManhattanVillage7.8 mi6.8
FairmontCensus-designated place8 mi1.4
LockportCity8.1 mi11.7
MattesonVillage8.7 mi9.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is New Lenox, IL in?
New Lenox is in Will County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in New Lenox, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping New Lenox include 60451.
What is the population of New Lenox, IL?
About 28,006 people live in New Lenox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near New Lenox?
Nearby places include Mokena (2.7 mi), Marley (3.1 mi), Frankfort (3.9 mi), Arbury Hills (4.7 mi), Ingalls Park (5.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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