City of Elgin, Illinois
City of Elgin: city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.
About
City of Elgin is a city located in the county of Kane in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about City of Elgin
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Kane County |
| Postal code | 60120–60125 |
| Phone Area Codes | 847 - 224 |
| Area | 98.25 km2 |
| Official name | Elgin |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0384,-88.3227 |
| Altitude | 899 feet / 274 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1835 (191 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 10:54:17 (6th May 2026) |
Geography
City of Elgin is located at 42°2'18"N 88°19'22"W (42.0384200, -88.3226500).
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Official WebsitePeople born in City of Elgin (85)
People born in City of Elgin, including environmental scientist, teacher, and writer Donella Meadows, professional wrestler, lawyer, and actor David Otunga, actor, science fiction and suspense writer Bruce Boxleitner, .
More notable people
- Bobby Rosengarden (American drummer) he was born in 23/04/1924
- Dan Andriano (American musician) he was born in 27/06/1977
- William LeBaron (American film producer) he was born in 16/02/1883
- Earl Muetterties (American chemist) he was born in 23/06/1927
- Peter Fitzgerald (United States Senator from Illinois) he was born in 20/10/1960
- Laurel Hester (American activist and police officer) she was born in 15/08/1956
- Kevin Martin (American hard rock singer) he was born in 09/04/1969
- Madman Muntz (American businessman and engineer) he was born in 03/01/1914
- Flynn Robinson (American basketball player) he was born in 28/04/1941
- Brian Oldfield (American shot putter) he was born in 01/06/1945
- Douglas J. Mink (American astronomer and theoretical computing) was born in 01/02/1951
- Chelsea Brummet (American actress) she was born in 28/01/1987
- Lloyd Hall (American chemist) he was born in 20/06/1894
- Harry Chamberlin (Equestrian and Army Brigadier General) he was born in 19/05/1887
- Jack Burmaster (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 23/12/1926
- John C. Platt (computer scientist) he was born in 01/01/1963
- Alfred Younges Kirkland, Sr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 06/10/1917
- Allen Britton (American music educator) he was born in 25/05/1914
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to City of Elgin, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144944 | Elgin Community College | Elgin (IL) | 60123-7193 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to City of Elgin, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to City of Elgin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin West Sid Post Office | Elgin (IL) | 60123 |
| Elgin West Side Annex Post Office | Elgin (IL) | 60123 |
| Elgin Post Office | Elgin (IL) | 60120 |
| South Elgin Post Office | South Elgin (IL) | 60177 |
| Dund Post Office | West Dundee (IL) | 60118 |
Other cities in Kane County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kane County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 196,383 | The second most populous city in Illinois. |
| Elgin | 110,196 | The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. |
| Carpentersville | 36,940 | Village in Kane County, Illinois |
| St. Charles | 32,974 | Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States |
| Batavia | 26,442 | City in Illinois USA |
| South Elgin | 24,646 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Geneva | 21,674 | County seat of Kane County, Illinois |
| Montgomery | 20,181 | Village in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, USA |
| North Aurora | 18,144 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pingree Grove | 9,986 | Village in the United States |
| Sugar Grove | 9,884 | City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America |
| West Dundee | 8,768 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Gilberts | 8,071 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampshire | 6,207 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Elburn | 6,098 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Brookside | 5,328 | Township in Clinton County, Illinois |