Berwyn Illinois Map

About Berwyn, Illinois

Berwyn is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 55,595. The population density is 5526.6 people per km². Berwyn is located at 41.8506°N, 87.7937°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60402.

Berwyn rests in a subtle depression of the land, a gentle scoop in the otherwise broad, nearly flat prairie that defines much of this corner of Cook County. It lies 2.1 miles west of Cicero, IL (from Cicero, IL: bearing 280°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Chicago. The streets here are laid out with a kind of earnest rectangularity, bordered by mature trees whose leafy canopies, in the summer months, create a dappled, cool mosaic on the sidewalks and lawns. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil, a reminder of the fertile ground that cradles this place. Even on the brightest days, there’s a certain softness to the light, a diffused quality that seems to lend a quiet dignity to the modest homes and well-tended gardens that make up the residential heart of Berwyn. The narrative of Berwyn is one of steady growth, a testament to the enduring allure of accessible Midwestern life. Originally farmland, the land was gradually parceled and developed, attracting waves of working families drawn by the burgeoning industries of nearby Chicago. The local economy, once anchored by manufacturing and skilled trades, has evolved, but the spirit of diligent effort persists. Many of the grander, older homes along the wider boulevards hint at prosperity from earlier eras, their architectural details speaking of a time when craftsmanship was a point of pride. Even now, the rhythm of Berwyn is one of dependable routine, a place where the hum of daily life is punctuated by the occasional distant rumble of a passing train, a constant echo of its historical connection to the wider world.

About This Berwyn Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Berwyn includes the ZIP code (60402), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (J. Sterling Morton High School District 201). 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 Berwyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.