Sheldon is a village located in Iroquois County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 687 ft. With a population of approximately 1,232 residents, Sheldon offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.43% males and 50.57% females, and it has a population density of 642.67 people per square mile (634.24/km²). Sheldon lies at a latitude of 40.77 and a longitude of -87.56, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (4.4%), followed by English (9.7%), German (23.8%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 60966.