Prospect Heights Illinois Map

About Prospect Heights, Illinois

Prospect Heights is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 15,618. The population density is 1439.1 people per km². Prospect Heights is located at 42.0953°N, 87.9376°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60070.

Prospect Heights rises from the gently rolling terrain of Cook County, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizons stretch, often punctuated by the distant hum of a larger world. It lies 2.0 miles north of Mount Prospect, IL (from Mount Prospect, IL: bearing 360°T), and is situated 8.6 miles east-north-east of Schaumburg. Here, the land is a mosaic of manicured lawns and the patient, enduring presence of mature trees, their branches reaching like old hands toward the sun. The air, especially in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a cool, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and the promise of a day unfolding. Streets, laid out with a deliberate order, wind through neighborhoods where the architecture speaks of settled lives, a comfortable domesticity evident in the varied rooflines and the welcoming glow from windows as dusk begins to deepen. The character of Prospect Heights is one of quiet competence, a place where the pace of life allows for a mindful engagement with the everyday, the distant echo of traffic a reminder of its connection to the broader expanse of the Chicago metropolitan area. The history of Prospect Heights is tied to the westward expansion and the agricultural roots of the region, a legacy that still whispers in the occasional open space and the names of its thoroughfares. Though the fields have largely given way to suburban development, the spirit of growth and industry remains, now manifested in a diverse local economy that supports a vibrant community. Businesses, from small, family-run shops to larger commercial enterprises, form the economic backbone, their presence a testament to the ongoing vitality of Prospect Heights. The area has attracted a population drawn to its blend of accessibility and a more grounded sense of place, a desire for a life that balances the conveniences of urban proximity with the more personal rhythms of a distinct locality. The parks and greenways, carefully preserved and maintained, offer a tangible connection to the natural world, places where families gather and the simple beauty of the land is allowed to breathe.

About This Prospect Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prospect Heights, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.095305, -87.937569. 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 Prospect Heights and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Prospect Heights includes the ZIP code (60070), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Township High School District 214). 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 Prospect Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.