Hawthorn Woods, Illinois

Hawthorn Woods, Illinois
Location of Hawthorn Woods in Lake County, Illinois.
Coordinates: 42°14′51″N 88°04′03″W / 42.24750°N 88.06750°W / 42.24750; -88.06750
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLake
Area
 • Total
8.25 sq mi (21.37 km2)
 • Land8.05 sq mi (20.84 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.53 km2)
Elevation
853 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,062
 • Density1,126/sq mi (434.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
60047
Area code(s)847, 224
FIPS code17-33630
GNIS feature ID2398267
Websitewww.vhw.org

Hawthorn Woods is a village in Fremont and Ela townships in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 9,062. The village is located approximately 40 miles (60 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Hawthorn Woods was officially incorporated in 1958. Major transportation arteries include Midlothian Road, Old McHenry Road, Algonquin Road, Half Day Road, and the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway.