Pearl City Illinois Map

About Pearl City, Illinois

Pearl City is a locality in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 745. The population density is 477.1 people per km². Pearl City is located at 42.2653°N, 89.8260°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61062.

Pearl City rests where the land begins its slow, deliberate roll toward the broader plains, a place where the sky feels vast and the fields stretch out like a rumpled quilt. It lies 27.1 miles south-south-west of Green, WI (from Green, WI: bearing 202°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Lena. Here, the air carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant pines, a fragrance that deepens with the coming of evening. The houses, mostly modest and well-kept, are arranged along quiet streets, their porches often catching the late afternoon sun in a warm, honeyed glow. The landscape is characterized by gentle slopes, a topography that hints at the slow work of ancient glaciers, and small creeks and drainage ditches that thread their way through the surrounding farmland, carrying the season's rain. The history of Pearl City is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Stephenson County, a legacy evident in the fertile soil that has sustained generations of farming families. The local economy still draws significantly from the bounty of the land, with crops like corn and soybeans dominating the patchwork of fields. While not a bustling hub, Pearl City possesses a quiet resilience, a character forged by the steady rhythm of planting and harvest, and the enduring spirit of its people. It’s a place where community bonds are strong, often strengthened by shared experiences rooted in the enduring connection to the earth that defines this corner of Illinois.

About This Pearl City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pearl City, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.265297, -89.825953. 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 Pearl City and Stephenson County.

Detailed location data for Pearl City includes the ZIP code (61062), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Stephenson County (Freeport), and school district assignment (Pearl City Community Unit School District 200). 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 Pearl City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.