Union Illinois Map

About Union, Illinois

Union is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 624. The population density is 347.6 people per km². Union is located at 42.2331°N, 88.5423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60180.

Union lies in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent artistry of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells across the fertile plains. It lies 7.4 miles north-west of Huntley, IL (from Huntley, IL: bearing 308°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-west of Woodstock. The sky here feels vast, an unbroken canvas that shifts from the pale, washed-out blues of midday to the deep, bruised purples of approaching twilight, painting the fields of corn and soybeans in hues of gold and amber. The air carries the clean scent of turned earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of blooming clover, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. The rhythm of life in Union is measured by the seasons, by the planting and harvesting, and by the quiet hum of tractors working the land under that expansive Illinois sky. The story of Union is one of settlement and perseverance, a place where the echoes of early farmers and railroad expansion can still be felt. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to agriculture, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels along the tracks that once brought prosperity. A notable feature is the Fox River, a ribbon of blue that meanders through the surrounding countryside, offering a tranquil contrast to the cultivated fields and providing a vital artery for both nature and recreation. This waterway, along with the enduring spirit of its residents, has helped to define the character of Union, fostering a sense of continuity and quiet pride in its own distinct heritage.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Union, 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 Union and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (61532), telephone area code (708, 312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165). 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.