Hickory Hills Illinois Map

About Hickory Hills, Illinois

Hickory Hills is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 14,526. The population density is 1997.8 people per km². Hickory Hills is located at 41.7256°N, 87.8251°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60457.

Hickory Hills unfolds as a study in gentle topography, a place where the land, though not dramatically sculpted, possesses a quiet dignity. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Burbank, IL (from Burbank, IL: bearing 256°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-west of Cicero. Rolling terrain, etched by the slow work of water and time, gives way to modestly sized neighborhoods, their streets lined with mature trees that whisper secrets in the breeze. The air here, particularly on a humid summer evening, carries the scent of mown grass and distant barbecue smoke, a comforting, earthy perfume. Sunlight filters through the leaves in shifting patterns, casting a dappled, ever-changing light that softens the edges of buildings and creates a sense of peaceful enclosure. The sky above Hickory Hills often feels vast, stretching out in a pale blue expanse that promises both openness and the quiet unfolding of days. The story of Hickory Hills is one of suburban growth, a testament to the post-war desire for space and community. Originally a landscape of farms and open fields, its transformation into a residential hub reflects a broader American narrative of expansion and the pursuit of an idealized family life. While not a center of heavy industry, its economy has long been intertwined with the larger commercial arteries of the metropolitan region, providing a comfortable base for its residents. A notable aspect of Hickory Hills is its dedication to green spaces, with numerous parks and wooded areas offering respite and recreation, echoing the natural abundance that gave the locality its name. The rhythm of life here is one of steady progression, punctuated by the predictable routines of school bells and weekend errands, a quiet hum of everyday existence.

About This Hickory Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hickory Hills, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.725588, -87.825055. 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 Hickory Hills and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Hickory Hills includes the ZIP code (61254), telephone area code (312, 773, 708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Consolidated High School District 230). 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 Hickory Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.