Alhambra Illinois Map

About Alhambra, Illinois

Alhambra is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 658. The population density is 310.7 people per km². Alhambra is located at 38.8884°N, 89.7315°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62001.

Alhambra, a quiet sentinel in Madison County, Illinois, rests upon land that has seen the slow turning of seasons for millennia. It lies 13.1 miles east-north-east of Edwardsville, IL (from Edwardsville, IL: bearing 66°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of Staunton. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling tableau, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature oak and maple trees. In the spring, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of freshly turned soil, a fragrance that clings to the breeze until the deep greens of summer fully assert themselves. Evenings bring a particular quality of light, a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of farmhouses and barns, lending a peaceful, almost sacred aura to the rural landscape as the day’s work draws to a close. The story of Alhambra is one of agricultural resilience and the enduring spirit of its people, who have cultivated this fertile ground for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the rich prairie soil, established a community that has largely maintained its agrarian roots, its economy still tied to the bounty of the land. While not a hub of bustling industry, Alhambra’s character is defined by the quiet determination of its residents, the steady hum of tractors in the distance, and the familiar faces encountered at the local general store. The community's history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the well-worn paths between homes and fields, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the earth.

About This Alhambra Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alhambra, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.88838, -89.731481. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alhambra and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Alhambra includes the ZIP code (62001), telephone area code (309), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment (Highland Community Unit School District 5). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alhambra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.