South Holland Illinois Map

About South Holland, Illinois

South Holland is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 20,911. The population density is 1121.4 people per km². South Holland is located at 41.6009°N, 87.6070°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60473.

South Holland unfolds across a landscape that is both subtle and enduring, a testament to the patient shaping of the earth. It lies 4.1 miles west-south-west of Calumet City, IL (from Calumet City, IL: bearing 256°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-north-west of Hammond. Here, the terrain is largely flat, a vast expanse of fertile soil that once stretched to the horizon, now crisscrossed by roads and dotted with suburban development. The air often carries a damp, earthy scent, a reminder of the rich, dark loam that underpins everything, and in the late afternoon, the sun can cast long, almost mournful shadows across the low-lying fields, lending a quiet dignity to the open sky. Even amidst the houses and businesses, there's a sense of the land's inherent stillness, a feeling that the earth remembers the slow, inexorable passage of seasons and the deep, undisturbed quiet of its past. The history of South Holland is entwined with the journey of its early Dutch settlers, who sought refuge and opportunity on these fertile plains, establishing a community built on hard work and a deep connection to the land. Their legacy is evident in the enduring spirit of the place, a blend of tradition and progress. The local economy, while diversified, still carries echoes of its agricultural roots, with a strong presence of service industries and retail that cater to the surrounding population. South Holland is a place where the past is not a relic, but a living presence, shaping the rhythm of everyday life, from the steady hum of traffic to the quiet conversations on front porches, where the openness of the landscape seems to invite a broader perspective.

About This South Holland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of South Holland, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Holland and Cook County.

Detailed location data for South Holland includes the ZIP code (60473), telephone area code (708), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Thornton Township High School District 205). 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 Holland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.