Homewood Illinois Map

About Homewood, Illinois

Homewood is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 19,294. The population density is 1441.3 people per km². Homewood is located at 41.5573°N, 87.6656°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60430.

Homewood unfolds as a quiet expanse of verdant neighborhoods, where mature trees form leafy canopies over well-tended streets, their branches sketching intricate patterns against the wide, often bright, Illinois sky. It lies 3.9 miles north-north-west of Chicago Heights, IL (from Chicago Heights, IL: bearing 336°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-south-west of Hammond. The terrain here is gently rolling, a subtle undulation that belies the flatness of the broader region, offering a sense of gentle enclosure to its residential pockets. You can feel the distinct seasons in the air; the crispness of autumn leaves underfoot, the heavy, humid breath of summer, and the sharp, clean bite of winter air. The character of Homewood is one of settled domesticity, a place where the rhythm of daily life seems to move with a purposeful, yet unhurried, cadence, punctuated by the distant hum of traffic on larger arteries. The history of Homewood is etched into its development as a desirable suburb, a place that grew outward from the expanding influence of Chicago. Its origins are tied to the railroad, a vital artery that brought settlers and commerce, shaping the very layout of the community. This connection to transport has fostered a local economy that thrives on a blend of service industries, retail, and a steady stream of commuters who contribute to the broader metropolitan workforce. Notable among its features are the well-preserved older homes that stand as quiet witnesses to earlier eras, their varied architectural styles a subtle narrative of changing tastes and eras. The presence of parks and recreational spaces, woven into the fabric of Homewood, speaks to a community that values outdoor life and shared spaces, offering a comforting constant amidst the flux of modern existence.

About This Homewood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Homewood, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Homewood and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Homewood includes the ZIP code (60430), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233). 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 Homewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.