Fairfield Illinois Map

About Fairfield, Illinois

Fairfield is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Fairfield is located at 42.2192°N, 88.0615°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62837.

Fairfield rests within the broad, rolling contours of northern Illinois, a place where the sky feels particularly vast. It lies 4.2 miles west of Vernon Hills, IL (from Vernon Hills, IL: bearing 270°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-west of Arlington Heights. The land here is a patient geography of gentle swells and shallow valleys, sculpted by the slow work of glaciers and then softened by centuries of wind and rain. Open fields, a patchwork of green and gold depending on the season, stretch towards horizons that seem to recede as you approach. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, mineral scent of earth turned and the fainter, sweeter perfume of distant blossoms. It’s a landscape that invites a slow gaze, a place where the details—the way light catches the edge of a distant silo, the determined march of a lone hawk against the blue—become the primary narrative. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile soil, Fairfield’s character is deeply tied to the agricultural rhythms of the region. While farming remains a quiet, steady presence, the local economy has diversified, drawing strength from small businesses and services that cater to the surrounding countryside. The town itself retains a welcoming, unhurried feel, a place where conversations might linger on the porch steps or over coffee at the diner. There are no grand monuments here, but rather a collection of sturdy brick buildings and well-tended homes that speak of generations of quiet persistence. The local library, a modest but proud institution, often serves as an informal gathering spot, a repository not just of books but of shared stories and the ongoing life of Fairfield.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.219191, -88.061466. 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 Fairfield and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (60047), telephone area code (312, 773, 618), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Fairfield Community High School District 225). 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.