Collinsville Illinois Map

About Collinsville, Illinois

Collinsville is a locality in Madison County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 24,031. The population density is 604.6 people per km². Collinsville is located at 38.6703°N, 89.9845°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62234.

Collinsville unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the wide Illinois sky seems to press down with a steady, benevolent weight. It lies 6.7 miles north-west of O'Fallon, IL (from O'Fallon, IL: bearing 324°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-west of O Fallon. Here, the earth, a rich, dark loam, yields readily to cultivation, bordered by the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees that offer a welcome, dappled shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil and distant, ripening corn, a subtle perfume that speaks of the agricultural heart of this place. The streets of Collinsville themselves possess a comfortable, unpretentious order, a grid laid out with a practical hand, leading the eye toward the horizon where the land continues its patient, unhurried spread. The very foundations of Collinsville are rooted in the deep veins of coal that once pulsed beneath this ground, a history that shaped its early identity and the hardy character of its people. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their legacy remains, a quiet hum in the town's collective memory, an understanding of hard work and resilience. Today, Collinsville’s economy is more diverse, drawing strength from its proximity to larger urban centers and its own thriving local businesses, from diners serving hearty breakfasts to specialized shops that cater to the needs of the surrounding agricultural communities. The iconic Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a profound reminder of the ancient peoples who once inhabited this land, offering a breathtaking glimpse into a civilization that predates written history, a stark and beautiful contrast to the more recent narrative of industry and settlement that defines Collinsville.

About This Collinsville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Collinsville, 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 Collinsville and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Collinsville includes the ZIP code (62234), telephone area code (217), county seat of Madison County (Edwardsville), and school district assignment (Collinsville Community Unit School District 10). 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 Collinsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.