Deerfield Illinois Map

About Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfield is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 19,518. The population density is 1337.4 people per km². Deerfield is located at 42.1711°N, 87.8445°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60015.

Deerfield unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain that speaks of glacial legacies, where the land’s subtle contours cradle a landscape of both cultivated fields and burgeoning suburban development. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Highland Park, IL (from Highland Park, IL: bearing 252°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of Arlington Heights. The air here, especially in the hushed moments before dawn, carries a clean, crisp promise, a subtle scent of damp earth and distant pine. Mature trees, their branches reaching like patient arms, line residential streets, their leaves rustling with a quiet murmur that seems to absorb the everyday sounds of life. In the distance, the sky often stretches wide and open, a canvas for the shifting moods of the Midwestern weather, from the brilliant, sharp clarity of a winter afternoon to the soft, diffused glow of a summer twilight that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon. The history of Deerfield is interwoven with the agricultural roots of Lake County, a legacy that still whispers in the names of some thoroughfares and the enduring presence of open green spaces. Though its economy has diversified significantly, moving beyond its agrarian beginnings to embrace a robust commercial and residential character, a sense of thoughtful planning pervades its development. The town has grown with an eye towards preserving a comfortable, accessible lifestyle for its inhabitants, fostering a community that values both its established neighborhoods and its modern conveniences. Deerfield’s distinctive character lies not in grand monuments, but in the quiet hum of families, the steady flow of local businesses, and the shared appreciation for the accessible parks and natural areas that punctuate its suburban tapestry.

About This Deerfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Deerfield, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.171136, -87.844512. 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 Deerfield and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Deerfield includes the ZIP code (60015), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Township High School District 113). 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 Deerfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.