Crestwood Illinois Map

About Crestwood, Illinois

Crestwood is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 10,579. The population density is 1345.0 people per km². Crestwood is located at 41.6611°N, 87.7526°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60418.

Crestwood unfolds across a landscape that, while not dramatically sculpted, possesses a quiet, enduring character. It lies 3.4 miles south of Oak Lawn, IL (from Oak Lawn, IL: bearing 175°T), and is situated 5.7 miles east-north-east of Orland Park. The terrain here is largely flat, a characteristic of its glacial heritage, with a gentle, almost imperceptible slope eastward towards the great lake's basin, though the water itself is a distant memory. Mature oaks and maples, remnants of a once more extensive woodland, punctuate the neighborhoods, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky that often stretches wide and luminous, especially in the lingering light of late afternoon. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and cut grass, a comforting perfume that settles over the neatly kept lawns and modest homes. The streets, laid out in a grid that speaks of planned development rather than organic growth, hum with a low, steady energy, the distant drone of traffic a constant, unobtrusive reminder of the broader metropolitan currents that flow just beyond Crestwood's borders. The story of Crestwood is one of suburban evolution, a chapter in the sprawling narrative of Chicago's growth. Originally a more rural expanse, its transformation into a residential hub began in earnest after World War II, drawing families seeking affordable homes and a quieter life. The local economy, once tied to agriculture and then to light industry that has since largely receded, now leans heavily on services and retail, mirroring the broader economic shifts of the region. While there are no grand historical monuments or towering landmarks that define Crestwood in the way a cathedral might define an old European city, its distinctiveness lies in the collective hum of daily life, the predictable rhythm of school buses and commuter trains, and the quiet pride residents take in their well-maintained parks and community centers. The presence of nearby forest preserves offers a breath of wilder, untamed beauty, a natural counterpoint to the ordered streets, reminding those who live in Crestwood of the enduring spirit of the land.

About This Crestwood Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Crestwood includes the ZIP code (62959), telephone area code (618, 708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Community High School District 218). 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 Crestwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.