South Barrington Illinois Map

About South Barrington, Illinois

South Barrington is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,021. The population density is 259.1 people per km². South Barrington is located at 42.0914°N, 88.1217°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60010.

South Barrington rests on a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of ancient glaciers, its terrain a gentle swell rather than dramatic peaks. It lies 4.0 miles north-north-west of Hoffman Estates, IL (from Hoffman Estates, IL: bearing 327°T), and is situated 9.0 miles east-north-east of Elgin. Rolling hills, softened by a generous blanket of deciduous trees and interspersed with open fields, define the visual character of South Barrington. The air here, especially in the late afternoon as the sun begins its descent, often carries a luminous quality, gilding the leaves with a transient, burnished gold. Water, in the form of meandering streams and the larger expanse of a nearby lake, threads through the terrain, reflecting the ever-changing Illinois sky. The quietude is palpable, a soft murmur of wind through the branches and the distant hum of life. Historically, South Barrington emerged from a region deeply connected to agriculture, its early days marked by the cultivation of the fertile prairie soil. While that agrarian past still whispers in the occasional farmstead or open vista, the local economy has evolved, now encompassing a blend of suburban residential development and a growing commercial presence, particularly along major thoroughfares. The establishment of corporate offices and retail centers has brought a modern dynamism, yet a sense of spaciousness persists, a conscious effort to maintain green spaces and a less congested feel. This careful balance allows residents to enjoy the conveniences of proximity to larger urban centers while preserving a distinct, almost pastoral, atmosphere that sets South Barrington apart.

About This South Barrington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Barrington, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.091415, -88.121742. 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 South Barrington and Cook County.

Detailed location data for South Barrington includes the ZIP code (60192), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), 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 South Barrington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.