Markham, Illinois

Markham, Illinois
Nickname: 
Prairie Capital of the Prairie State
Motto: 
Unity for the Community
Location of Markham in Cook County, Illinois.
Markham
Markham
Markham
Coordinates: 41°35′51″N 87°41′30″W / 41.59750°N 87.69167°W / 41.59750; -87.69167
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyCook
TownshipsBremen, Thornton
Incorporated1925
Government
  MayorRoger Agpawa
Area
  Total
5.41 sq mi (14.00 km2)
  Land5.41 sq mi (14.00 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
11,661
  Density2,157.45/sq mi (833.01/km2)
Standard of living (2007-2011)
  Per capita income$19,318
  Median home value$120,300
ZIP code(s)
60428
Area code(s)708
Geocode47007
FIPS code17-47007
Websitewww.cityofmarkham.net

Markham is a city and a south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11,661 at the 2020 census.