Highwood Illinois Map

About Highwood, Illinois

Highwood is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,301. The population density is 2811.9 people per km². Highwood is located at 42.1997°N, 87.8092°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60040.

Highwood unfolds as a gently rolling landscape, a place where the soft, verdant curves of the earth meet the clear Illinois sky. It lies 1.3 miles north-north-west of Highland Park, IL (from Highland Park, IL: bearing 340°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north of Glenview. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a comforting, familiar undulation, punctuated by mature trees that cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns and quiet streets. In summer, the air carries the faint, sweet scent of mown grass and blooming perennials, a subtle perfume that clings to the afternoon warmth. The houses, a mix of older, sturdy brick structures and more modern, airy designs, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, each with its own patch of sky and its own story whispered by the wind through the leaves. The history of Highwood is intertwined with the development of the wider Lake County region, a narrative of settlement driven by fertile soil and proximity to the burgeoning opportunities of Chicago. Early settlers were drawn to the area for its agricultural promise, and echoes of that past can still be felt in the enduring sense of community and the strong local pride. While agriculture has largely given way to residential life and a vibrant local business scene, the spirit of industriousness remains. Highwood has cultivated a reputation as a welcoming place, its downtown core a hub of independent shops and restaurants that foster a friendly, neighborly atmosphere, where the pace of life allows for unhurried conversations and the simple pleasure of a shared moment.

About This Highwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Highwood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.199747, -87.809234. 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 Highwood and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Highwood includes the ZIP code (60040), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (North Shore School District 112). 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 Highwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.