Lincolnshire Illinois Map

About Lincolnshire, Illinois

Lincolnshire is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,980. The population density is 671.0 people per km². Lincolnshire is located at 42.1900°N, 87.9084°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60069.

Lincolnshire rests within a landscape shaped by the slow drift of glaciers, its terrain a gentle swell of land that hints at the vastness of the prairie. It lies 3.7 miles north-north-east of Wheeling, IL (from Wheeling, IL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-north-east of Arlington Heights. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, define the character of Lincolnshire, where mature trees stand sentinel over well-tended lawns and quiet streets. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a clean scent, a blend of mown grass and the distant hum of suburban life, a peaceful counterpoint to the open sky that stretches overhead. It is a place of considered comfort, where the manicured beauty of private gardens meets the broader, subtle curves of the earth. The history of Lincolnshire is tied to the agricultural roots of Lake County, a legacy that still whispers in the occasional open field and the broad avenues that connect its neighborhoods. While the local economy has long since diversified beyond its farming origins, embracing commerce and residential development, there remains a sense of continuity, a connection to the land that once sustained it. The Village Green, a central point of gathering, stands as a quiet testament to this enduring spirit, a place where community life unfolds with a measured, unhurried grace, reflecting the steady pulse of the region.

About This Lincolnshire Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lincolnshire, 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 Lincolnshire and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Lincolnshire includes the ZIP code (60417), telephone area code (708, 312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125). 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 Lincolnshire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.