Carol Stream Illinois Map

About Carol Stream, Illinois

Carol Stream is a locality in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 39,460. The population density is 1664.6 people per km². Carol Stream is located at 41.9125°N, 88.1348°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60188.

Carol Stream, a verdant expanse in the heart of Illinois, unfolds with a landscape shaped by glacial whispers and the steady hand of human cultivation. It lies 3.2 miles west of Glendale Heights, IL (from Glendale Heights, IL: bearing 273°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north of Naperville. Rolling prairies, once unbroken horizons under vast, indifferent skies, now give way to a mosaic of residential neighborhoods and carefully tended parks. The land here possesses a gentle, unassuming character; no dramatic peaks pierce the blue, but rather a subtle topography that encourages the meandering paths of Willow Creek and its tributaries, their waters reflecting the changing moods of the Midwestern sky. The air, especially in the languid hours of late afternoon, carries the faint, clean scent of mown grass and damp earth, a comforting aroma that speaks of an ordered, peaceful existence. The history of Carol Stream is a story of transformation, from its agricultural roots to its emergence as a vibrant suburban hub. Originally farmland, the area was developed and named in the mid-20th century, a testament to the post-war boom that reshaped the American Midwest. Its economy, once tied to the fertile soil that sustained generations, now thrives on a diverse mix of retail, professional services, and light industry, fostering a spirit of industriousness that underpins its daily life. While no single towering landmark defines its skyline, the interconnectedness of its neighborhoods, linked by well-maintained roadways and communal green spaces, forms the distinctive character of Carol Stream, a place where the quiet hum of modern life plays out against a backdrop of enduring prairie spirit.

About This Carol Stream Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream and DuPage County.

Detailed location data for Carol Stream includes the ZIP code (60188), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of DuPage County (Wheaton), and school district assignment (Glenbard Township High School District 87). 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 Carol Stream is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.