PHP Facts & Figures

• Incorporated Municipality

• Mayor                  Mark Hudge

• Population          603  [2010 census [down from 711 at the 2000 census]].

• It is part of the Kankakee–Bradley Metropolitan Statistical Area.

• Coordinates:      41°4′21″N 87°36′18″W

• Country               United States

• State                    Illinois

• County                Kankakee

• Township            Pembroke

• Land area           4.14 sq mi (10.71 km2)

• Elevation            674 ft (205 m)

• Zip                       60964

• Area code(s)      815 & 779

• FIPS code           17-36190

• Website www.hopkinspark-il.gov

 

 

The original seat of Hopkins Park was located along the xxx railroad line in what is now called Old Hopkins. This area is where the Tetter Family [the first recorded African American family] settled around 1870.