Northlake Illinois Map

About Northlake, Illinois

Northlake is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 12,513. The population density is 1525.4 people per km². Northlake is located at 41.9173°N, 87.8956°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60164.

Northlake rests in a broad, gently rolling expanse of Cook County, a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of glaciers and the persistent winds that sweep across the land. It lies 2.6 miles east-north-east of Elmhurst, IL (from Elmhurst, IL: bearing 62°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Cicero. Here, the terrain is largely flat, punctuated by the occasional rise that offers a broader view of the horizon, a canvas painted with the changing hues of the seasons. The air, especially in the late afternoon, can carry a certain stillness, a quiet hum of life that seems to emanate from the very earth, a palpable presence that settles over the suburbs. The land itself is a deep, dark loam, fertile and yielding, much of it still reflecting a past where agriculture dictated the rhythm of life. The history of Northlake is interwoven with the expansion of industry and the post-war boom that transformed much of the Chicago metropolitan area. Originally farmland, its proximity to Chicago meant it was ripe for development, and factories began to sprout like hardy perennials, drawing workers and families to the area. This industrial heritage still echoes in the sturdy brick buildings and the practical, no-nonsense character of the businesses that serve the local population, from auto repair shops with their perpetually busy bays to the small, independent grocery stores. While the major industries have shifted over the decades, a spirit of enterprise persists, a steady hum of commerce that keeps Northlake a vibrant and working place.

About This Northlake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northlake, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.917253, -87.895618. 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 Northlake and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Northlake includes the ZIP code (60164), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Leyden Community High School District 212). 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 Northlake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.