Berkeley Illinois Map

About Berkeley, Illinois

Berkeley is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,199. The population density is 1438.6 people per km². Berkeley is located at 41.8889°N, 87.9034°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60164.

Berkeley, Illinois, unfolds as a landscape of modest, residential plains, where the land lies with a quiet humility under the vast Midwestern sky. It lies 2.0 miles east-south-east of Elmhurst, IL (from Elmhurst, IL: bearing 111°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-north-west of Cicero. Streets are laid out in a grid, a human-made order imposed upon the gently sloping terrain, and mature trees, planted with a hopeful vision generations ago, now cast generous shadows across manicured lawns and modest homes. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a peculiar clarity, a clean scent of freshly cut grass and distant exhaust fumes, hinting at the ceaseless, though muted, activity of daily life. It is a place where the horizon feels ever-present, a soft curve against the endless blue, and the sounds that rise are often the laughter of children and the distant hum of traffic on larger arteries, a constant murmur of connection to the wider world. The history of Berkeley is one of gradual settlement and suburban growth, an evolution from open fields to a community woven into the economic tapestry of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Its origins are rooted in the agricultural past of the region, a time when this land was primarily cultivated for sustenance, but as the 20th century progressed, Berkeley transformed into a residential haven for those seeking a more tranquil existence while remaining within reach of urban opportunities. The local economy, like many in its neighboring municipalities, is largely supported by a mix of service industries, small businesses, and the commuting workforce. While Berkeley may not boast grand monuments or world-renowned institutions, its character is defined by the steady diligence of its residents and the enduring spirit of a community that has steadily built itself, piece by piece, into a stable and familiar presence on the Illinois prairie.

About This Berkeley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Berkeley, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.888919, -87.903396. 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 Berkeley and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Berkeley includes the ZIP code (60163), 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 Berkeley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.