Westlake Village Illinois Map

About Westlake Village, Illinois

Westlake Village is a locality in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,414. The population density is 537.3 people per km². Westlake Village is located at 42.3063°N, 89.2866°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61088.

Westlake Village rises from the gently rolling terrain of northern Illinois, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon stretches wide. It lies 10.1 miles west-north-west of Rockford, IL (from Rockford, IL: bearing 284°T), and is situated 3.6 miles north-west of Winnebago. Here, the land softens into a mosaic of cultivated fields and the placid waters of its namesake lake, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the prairie sky. The air often carries the clean scent of freshly turned earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers that fringe the scattered woodlands. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, golden shadows that paint the landscape with a quiet, almost sacred luminescence, a gentle farewell to the day. The houses, predominantly of modest brick and siding, cluster around the central hub of activity, their lawns neatly trimmed, a testament to a community that values order and quiet pride. The history of Westlake Village is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Winnebago County, a legacy evident in the surrounding farms that still dominate the economic landscape. For generations, this land has yielded corn and soybeans, the steady rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pace of life for many. The lake itself, a focal point for recreation, draws families and friends to its shores for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of a summer afternoon. While no grand historical monuments mark its presence, the enduring character of Westlake Village is found in the resilience of its people and the quiet continuity of its traditions, a place where the past is not a distant echo but a present, lived reality.

About This Westlake Village Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westlake Village, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.306287, -89.286575. 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 Westlake Village and Winnebago County.

Detailed location data for Westlake Village includes the ZIP code (61088), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Winnebago County (Rockford), and school district assignment (Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321). 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 Westlake Village is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.