Elmhurst Illinois Map

About Elmhurst, Illinois

Elmhurst is a locality in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 45,671. The population density is 1720.7 people per km². Elmhurst is located at 41.8995°N, 87.9403°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60126.

Elmhurst rests in a broad, gently rolling landscape, a place where the sky feels expansive, even when framed by the mature oaks and maples that line its residential streets. It lies 3.3 miles south-east of Addison, IL (from Addison, IL: bearing 132°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-west of Des Plaines. The terrain, shaped by ancient glaciers, offers a subtle topography, a series of low swells and shallow depressions that manage the water and give the neighborhoods a quiet, settled character. Even in the midst of its bustling thoroughfares, a sense of openness persists, a reminder of the prairie that once stretched unbroken to the horizon. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a summer rain and the crisp, clean bite of autumn, a constant, understated dialogue with the seasons. This land, once part of the vast Illinois prairie, has a history interwoven with the agricultural bounty of the region and later, the industrial might that drew people westward. Elmhurst's growth was spurred by its strategic position along early railway lines, a vital artery for commerce that transformed it from a quiet farming outpost into a thriving suburban center. The local economy, now a diverse blend of retail, professional services, and light industry, still echoes that pioneering spirit, a drive to build and innovate. Elmhurst University stands as a significant landmark, a beacon of learning that has shaped generations of its residents, while the Elmhurst Art Museum, with its iconic Mies van der Rohe house, offers a touch of refined culture to this dynamic Midwestern locale.

About This Elmhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elmhurst, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.899474, -87.940342. 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 Elmhurst and DuPage County.

Detailed location data for Elmhurst includes the ZIP code (60126), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of DuPage County (Wheaton), and school district assignment (Elmhurst School District 205). 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 Elmhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.