Burr Ridge Illinois Map

About Burr Ridge, Illinois

Burr Ridge is a locality in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 11,141. The population density is 574.4 people per km². Burr Ridge is located at 41.7489°N, 87.9184°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60527.

Burr Ridge unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape where the subtle rise and fall of the land, once shaped by ancient glaciers, now cradles a blend of mature woodlands and manicured residential enclaves. It lies 6.3 miles south-east of Downers Grove, IL (from Downers Grove, IL: bearing 131°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-north-east of Bolingbrook. The air here, particularly in the early morning before the day’s hum truly begins, carries a clean, earthy scent, a testament to the lingering presence of oak and maple forests that still punctuate the more developed stretches. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, casts shifting patterns on the ground, creating a dappled mosaic that feels both wild and intimately familiar, a quiet invitation to explore the winding roads that lead to open spaces and secluded homes. The history of Burr Ridge is etched not in grand pronouncements but in the gradual settlement of this fertile ground, a place that has seen its agricultural roots give way to a more suburban character. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and ample water sources, established farms that fed the growing populations of nearby cities. Today, the local economy reflects this evolution, a sophisticated mix of corporate offices, specialized retail, and the constant hum of residential development, all contributing to the area's prosperity. While no single grand landmark dominates, the enduring appeal of Burr Ridge lies in its capacity to offer a sense of both rootedness and forward momentum, a quiet dignity in its ongoing transformation.

About This Burr Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burr Ridge, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.74892, -87.918392. 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 Burr Ridge and DuPage County.

Detailed location data for Burr Ridge includes the ZIP code (60527), telephone area code (708), county seat of DuPage County (Wheaton), and school district assignment (Hinsdale Township High School District 86). 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 Burr Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.