North Barrington Illinois Map

About North Barrington, Illinois

North Barrington is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,143. The population density is 254.4 people per km². North Barrington is located at 42.2078°N, 88.1406°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60010.

North Barrington unfolds as a landscape of gentle swells and mature woodlands, where the land remembers its glacial past in subtle dips and rises. It lies 8.0 miles west-south-west of Mundelein, IL (from Mundelein, IL: bearing 241°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-west of Palatine. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the damp, loamy scent of earth, a testament to the rich soil that cloaks the terrain. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward like gnarled fingers, create a verdant canopy that filters the sunlight into shifting patterns on the winding country roads. The quietude is punctuated by the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a hawk, or the soft murmur of residents going about their day, their lives unfolding with a quiet, unhurried cadence. The history of North Barrington is tied to the land's agricultural heritage, a legacy still visible in the occasional weathered barn and the broad fields that give way to residential areas. Early settlers found fertile ground, and though the farms have largely transitioned into suburban estates, the spirit of stewardship for the natural environment persists. The local economy, once rooted in farming and small-scale industry, now leans towards services and the unique character of its residents who value the balance between proximity to larger urban centers and the enduring tranquility of their village. This locality is known for its commitment to preserving its green spaces, with several forest preserves and natural areas offering a breath of wild beauty, a quiet counterpoint to the encroaching development, where the evening light often paints the sky in hues of rose and violet.

About This North Barrington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Barrington, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.207802, -88.140635. 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 North Barrington and Lake County.

Detailed location data for North Barrington includes the ZIP code (60010), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Barrington Community Unit School District 220). 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 North Barrington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.