South Holland, IL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Looking for facts about South Holland? It is a small incorporated city in Cook County, Illinois, with an estimated 21,296 people according to our dataset. It lies at 41.598°N, 87.602°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.
What are the key facts about South Holland, IL?
| Place | South Holland |
|---|---|
| Type | Small incorporated city |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County (FIPS 17031) |
| Estimated population | 21,296 |
| Density | 2,942 per sq mi (1,136 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 41.5977, -87.6022 |
| Time zone | Central time (UTC−6, America/Chicago) |
| ZIP codes | 1 (60473) |
| Rank in state | 119th of 1,362 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Chicago, IL (17 mi) |
What is the population of South Holland, IL?
South Holland has an estimated population of 21,296. That makes it the 119th largest of the 1,362 places we list in Illinois, and the 39th largest of 122 places in Cook County. The typical place in Illinois has about 1,056 residents, so South Holland is roughly 20.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Illinois with a similar population include Bloomingdale (21,779), Jacksonville (21,685), Darien (21,628), Villa Park (21,483), Park Forest (21,210). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how South Holland differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is South Holland?
South Holland has about 2,942 people per square mile (1,136 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Illinois, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does South Holland use?
The postal data lists a single ZIP code for South Holland: 60473. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is South Holland in?
South Holland is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is St. Joseph, MI, about 67 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is South Holland located in Illinois?
South Holland lies in the northeastern part of Illinois, at 41.598° north latitude and 87.602° west longitude. The state capital, Springfield, is about 166 miles to the southwest. The closest listed place in another state is Hammond, IN, roughly 6 miles to the east, which shows how near South Holland is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Chicago, IL, 17 miles to the north.
Which cities are near South Holland, IL?
The closest listed place to South Holland is Dolton, IL, 2.1 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolton | 2.1 mi | North | 22,348 |
| Harvey | 2.7 mi | West | 24,408 |
| Calumet City | 2.9 mi | East | 35,913 |
| Riverdale | 3.7 mi | Northwest | 13,077 |
| Lansing | 3.7 mi | Southeast | 27,402 |
| Glenwood | 4.0 mi | South | 8,715 |
| Homewood | 4.0 mi | Southwest | 18,703 |
| Markham | 4.6 mi | West | 12,314 |
Which county is South Holland in?
South Holland is in Cook County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 17031. The county contains 122 places in our data, 100 of which have their own page here and 22 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Chicago (8,604,203), Cicero (80,796), Arlington Heights (74,760), Evanston (73,473), Schaumburg (72,887). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is South Holland from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, South Holland is closest to Chicago, IL at about 17 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,748 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 714 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1,748 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 17 mi | North |
| Houston, TX | 925 mi | Southwest |
| Atlanta, GA | 568 mi | South |
| Denver, CO | 912 mi | West |
Are there other places called South Holland?
No. In our data, South Holland in Cook County, Illinois is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.
Where to go next
Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.