Bellwood Illinois Map

About Bellwood, Illinois

Bellwood is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 18,256. The population density is 2958.1 people per km². Bellwood is located at 41.8814°N, 87.8831°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60104.

Bellwood lies in a landscape that is, for the most part, a gentle, well-tilled plain, punctuated by the occasional cluster of mature oaks and maples that hint at a more verdant past. It lies 3.2 miles east-south-east of Elmhurst, IL (from Elmhurst, IL: bearing 113°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-north-west of Cicero. The terrain, a subtle swell and dip as if a giant hand had smoothed the earth, feels open and accessible, allowing the vast Illinois sky to dominate the horizon. The air here, especially in the late afternoons of summer, carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum that emanates from the neatly kept lawns and the distant murmur of traffic, a sound that is both present and unobtrusive. The character of Bellwood is one of diligent cultivation, of spaces carefully defined and maintained, where the straight lines of streets and sidewalks offer a sense of order. The history of Bellwood is inextricably linked to the expansion of rail lines that once promised swift passage across the continent, a promise that shaped its early development and the livelihoods of its inhabitants. Originally a farming community, its fertile soil yielded much, but the advent of industry, particularly in manufacturing and warehousing, gradually reshaped its economic heart, drawing workers and fostering a spirit of pragmatic enterprise. The echoes of this industrial past can still be felt, not as a ruin, but as a foundation upon which a more diversified economy now rests, with local businesses and services catering to the daily needs of its residents. Bellwood itself has become a place where the past and present coexist, where the rhythm of everyday life unfolds with a steady, unpretentious cadence, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring sense of community.

About This Bellwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellwood, 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 Bellwood and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Bellwood includes the ZIP code (60104), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Proviso Township High School District 209). 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 Bellwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.