Lenzburg Illinois Map

About Lenzburg, Illinois

Lenzburg is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 428. The population density is 171.5 people per km². Lenzburg is located at 38.2873°N, 89.8173°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62255.

Lenzburg rests in a landscape that whispers of its quiet resilience, where the St. Clair River's gentle influence can still be felt in the very breath of the air. It lies 18.4 miles south-south-east of Belleville, IL (from Belleville, IL: bearing 151°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-east of New Athens. The land here rolls with a soft, agrarian grace, a quilt of fields stretching towards horizons that promise wide, open skies, especially in the luminous hours of late afternoon. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, punctuate the verdant expanse, their shadows lengthening as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western heavens with hues of apricot and lavender. The character of Lenzburg is one of understated permanence, a place where the earth’s quiet strength is reflected in the steadfast nature of its surroundings. The history of Lenzburg is deeply entwined with the bounty of the surrounding earth, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first sought their fortunes here, often drawn by the promise of coal beneath the surface. Though the mines may have faded into memory, their legacy lingers in the very topography, shaping the contours of the land and the stories passed down through generations. The local economy, once powered by the subterranean wealth, now finds its pulse in the fertile soil, with agriculture continuing to define the rhythm of life, from the planting of spring crops to the golden harvest of autumn. This enduring connection to the land imbues Lenzburg with a distinct sense of place, a quiet pride in its heritage and a steady gaze towards the future.

About This Lenzburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lenzburg, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.287271, -89.817323. 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 Lenzburg and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Lenzburg includes the ZIP code (62255), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), and school district assignment (Marissa Community Unit School District 40). 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 Lenzburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.