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Lynwood Illinois Map

Lynwood, Cook County

Explore Lynwood, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Lynwood, IL street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.

Interactive Map of Lynwood, Illinois

CityLynwood
StateIllinois (IL)
CountyCook
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude41.526424
Longitude-87.538652
Population9,083
Density682.1 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code(s)60543, 60411
Area Code708
County SeatChicago
School DistrictBloom Township High School District 206

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.

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About This Lynwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lynwood, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.526424, -87.538652. 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.

Page generatedJune 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone.