Arlington Heights Illinois Map

About Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 76,005. The population density is 1771.5 people per km². Arlington Heights is located at 42.0884°N, 87.9806°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60005.

Arlington Heights rises from a gently rolling landscape, a place where the broad, open sky of the Midwest is a constant companion. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Mount Prospect, IL (from Mount Prospect, IL: bearing 304°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-east of Schaumburg. The terrain, once part of the vast prairie, now supports a healthy spread of mature trees that line residential streets and punctuate neighborhood parks, their leaves catching the sun in a thousand shifting shades of green and gold. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and blooming foliage. The houses, a mix of classic bungalows and more modern constructions, form a mosaic of rooflines and colors, each with its own small patch of cultivated lawn, a testament to a community that values order and green spaces. Even on a busy weekday, there’s a certain spaciousness to the feel of Arlington Heights, a sense that each dwelling has its own breathing room. This corner of Cook County, once the domain of farmers and railroad men, has grown into a vibrant hub with a history rooted in agricultural expansion and the burgeoning industrial might of the greater Chicago area. The arrival of the railroad was a turning point, transforming the quiet prairie settlement into a more accessible and dynamic locale, influencing its early economic trajectory. Today, while vestiges of its agricultural past can still be felt in the surrounding farmland and the enduring appreciation for open spaces, the local economy of Arlington Heights thrives on a diverse blend of retail, services, and a strong presence in professional sectors, drawing in workers and shoppers from a wide radius. The presence of the Arlington Park Racecourse, a landmark that has long captured the public imagination, adds a unique layer to its identity, a place where the thrill of the sport once drew crowds and generated a distinctive local buzz. This fusion of suburban comfort, historical echoes, and a forward-looking economy gives Arlington Heights a character all its own.

About This Arlington Heights Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Arlington Heights, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Arlington Heights and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Arlington Heights includes the ZIP code (60004), telephone area code (217, 312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Township High School District 214). 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 Arlington Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.