Lindenhurst Illinois Map

About Lindenhurst, Illinois

Lindenhurst is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 14,417. The population density is 1224.8 people per km². Lindenhurst is located at 42.4106°N, 88.0262°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60046.

Lindenhurst unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers long past. It lies 4.2 miles north-east of Round Lake Beach, IL (from Round Lake Beach, IL: bearing 50°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-north-west of Waukegan. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of damp earth and the distant rustle of leaves from the scattered woodlands that punctuate the residential neighborhoods. Ponds and smaller lakes are a recurring motif, their still surfaces reflecting the wide Illinois sky, a canvas of soft blues and whites that can, by evening, deepen into bruised purples and fiery oranges. The streets themselves, lined with mature trees, often curve and meander, suggesting a development that grew organically rather than being imposed by rigid grids, giving Lindenhurst a friendly, accessible feel. The history of Lindenhurst is tied to the broader agricultural roots of Lake County, an area that once pulsed with the harvests of corn and soybeans. While those fields have largely given way to suburban sprawl, echoes of that past remain in the names of streets and in the occasional weathered barn. The local economy, now a blend of retail, services, and a growing presence of small businesses, supports a community that values its parks and recreational opportunities, with many residents drawn to the nearby Chain O' Lakes State Park for its boating and fishing. The very character of Lindenhurst seems to be one of quiet aspiration, a place where families put down roots, drawn by the promise of good schools and a certain unpretentious charm that feels both rooted and forward-looking.

About This Lindenhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lindenhurst, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.410576, -88.026191. 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 Lindenhurst and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Lindenhurst includes the ZIP code (60046), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Antioch Community High School District 117). 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 Lindenhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.