Glencoe Illinois Map

About Glencoe, Illinois

Glencoe is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,701. The population density is 905.1 people per km². Glencoe is located at 42.1350°N, 87.7581°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60022.

Glencoe lies along the western edge of a vast, shimmering expanse of fresh water, its landscape gently sloping towards the lake. It lies 3.7 miles east of Northbrook, IL (from Northbrook, IL: bearing 82°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-north-west of Evanston. The air here, especially in the late afternoons of late spring, carries a crisp, cool breath that seems to polish the leaves of the mature trees and soften the edges of the well-ordered homes. Broad, manicured lawns, stitched with the vibrant greens of summer, give way to the subtle, sandy textures of the shoreline, where the rhythmic sigh of waves provides a constant, soothing counterpoint to the quiet hum of daily life. The terrain, though not dramatically varied, possesses a certain grace, with subtle rises and dips that guide the eye through a mosaic of well-kept gardens and mature woodlands, a testament to a deliberate cultivation of its natural beauty. This stretch of shoreline, once part of a broader agricultural expanse, began to transform into a refined residential haven in the early 20th century, attracting those drawn to the proximity of the great lake and the burgeoning cultural opportunities of the nearby metropolis. Glencoe's identity is deeply entwined with its commitment to preserving green spaces, a legacy reflected in the expansive Forest Preserve District that borders its western edge, offering miles of trails that invite exploration. The local economy, once more agrarian, has evolved to support a community that values education and a sophisticated, yet understated, quality of life, with its residents often commuting to the larger economic engines further south. The presence of the Chicago Botanic Garden, a jewel of horticultural artistry, further cements Glencoe's reputation as a place of cultivated beauty and thoughtful stewardship of its environment.

About This Glencoe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glencoe, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.135027, -87.758119. 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 Glencoe and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Glencoe includes the ZIP code (60022), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (New Trier Township High School District 203). 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 Glencoe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.