Hazel Crest Illinois Map

About Hazel Crest, Illinois

Hazel Crest is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 13,792. The population density is 1533.4 people per km². Hazel Crest is located at 41.5717°N, 87.6945°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60429.

Hazel Crest lies on a gently rolling plain, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers long ago. It lies 3.3 miles south-east of Oak Forest, IL (from Oak Forest, IL: bearing 130°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east-south-east of Orland Park. The air here, especially as the sun begins its low descent, carries a faint, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich soil that underpins everything. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching wide, punctuate the residential streets, offering dappled shade in the warmer months and stark, beautiful silhouettes against the winter sky. The terrain itself is unassuming, a subtle ebb and flow that defines the flow of water and the placement of homes, a quiet testament to the forces that molded this part of Cook County. The history of Hazel Crest is tied to the broader narrative of suburban expansion, a story of families seeking a different kind of life away from the city's core. Its economic roots are diverse, reflecting a shift from agricultural beginnings to a blend of retail, services, and the steady hum of local businesses that provide employment and character. The Chicago Heights area, with its own industrial legacy, is close enough to influence the rhythm of Hazel Crest, yet the village maintains its distinct feel, a place where neighbors still recognize each other on the street. There's a palpable sense of continuity here, a quiet pride in the steady progress and the enduring community spirit that defines Hazel Crest.

About This Hazel Crest Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazel Crest, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.571701, -87.694492. 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 Hazel Crest and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Hazel Crest includes the ZIP code (60429), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Bremen Community High School District 228). 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 Hazel Crest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.