Burbank Illinois Map

About Burbank, Illinois

Burbank is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 28,739. The population density is 2661.7 people per km². Burbank is located at 41.7339°N, 87.7795°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60459.

Burbank, Illinois, presents a landscape of modest plains, where the land flattens out with a quiet persistence under a wide, often cloud-streaked sky. It lies 1.9 miles north-west of Oak Lawn, IL (from Oak Lawn, IL: bearing 325°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south of Cicero. The terrain here is less about dramatic contours and more about the steady sweep of the horizon, a feature that lends itself to the clear, expansive light of late afternoon. Streets are laid out in a grid, a practical testament to the Midwestern penchant for order, lined with modest homes and mature trees that offer dappled shade in the summer months. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and cut grass, a familiar and grounding aroma that defines the everyday atmosphere of Burbank. The history of Burbank is intertwined with the growth of the surrounding Chicago metropolitan area, a narrative of expansion and suburban development. Once part of the broader agricultural expanse of Cook County, it has evolved into a residential hub, its local economy shaped by the needs of its working families and its proximity to larger commercial centers. While not boasting grand historical landmarks, Burbank possesses a distinct character as a community that has grown organically, absorbing the ebb and flow of American life. Its distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious nature, a place where the pace of life allows for neighborly interactions and a shared sense of belonging, a quiet cornerstone in the bustling landscape of Chicagoland.

About This Burbank Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Burbank includes the ZIP code (60459), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Reavis Township High School District 220). 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 Burbank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.