Lynwood Illinois Map

About Lynwood, Illinois

Lynwood is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,083. The population density is 682.1 people per km². Lynwood is located at 41.5264°N, 87.5387°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60411.

Lynwood unfolds as a suburban expanse, its character shaped by the flat, fertile plains of Cook County. It lies 2.6 miles south of Lansing, IL (from Lansing, IL: bearing 180°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-west of Hammond. The land here is largely a gentle, unbroken canvas, softened by the broad strokes of residential neighborhoods and the darker, more determined lines of commercial strips. Mature trees, their branches often reaching out with a generous sprawl, punctuate the otherwise open sky, offering dappled shade in summer and stark silhouettes against the winter grey. The air, particularly after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich soil that underlies everything. Even in the height of summer, there's a certain quietude to Lynwood, a sense of steady, unassuming presence. The history of Lynwood is one of agricultural roots giving way to the sprawling growth of the Chicago metropolitan area, a transition evident in its economic fabric. Once more deeply connected to the land, its present economy thrives on a mix of retail, services, and light industrial activity, catering to the needs of its residential population. The nearby Calumet River system, though not a dramatic geographical feature, has historically influenced drainage and transportation patterns, subtly shaping the development of the region. Lynwood itself is a place where the past lives not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its streets and the enduring spirit of its residents, who have built a life on this Midwestern prairie.

About This Lynwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lynwood, 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 Lynwood and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Lynwood includes the ZIP code (60543), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Bloom Township High School District 206). 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 Lynwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.