Wilmette Illinois Map

About Wilmette, Illinois

Wilmette is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 27,503. The population density is 1969.3 people per km². Wilmette is located at 42.0723°N, 87.7228°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60091.

Wilmette lies on the western edge of a vast freshwater sea, its character shaped by the persistent breath of Lake Michigan. It lies 2.7 miles north-west of Evanston, IL (from Evanston, IL: bearing 322°T), and is situated 2.7 miles north-north-east of Skokie. The land here, a gentle slope down to the water, is a tapestry of manicured lawns and mature trees, their branches forming leafy canopies over quiet streets. In summer, the air hums with the drone of lawnmowers and the distant laughter of children, a soundscape softened by the cool, damp exhalations from the lake. The architecture speaks of a prosperous past, with grander homes hinting at the fortunes made and ambitions realized by those who chose this shoreline as their home. Even in the stillness of late afternoon, a subtle energy pervades Wilmette, a sense of grounded elegance that seems to emanate from the very soil. The history of Wilmette is deeply intertwined with the development of the Chicago metropolitan area, a story of agricultural roots giving way to suburban aspiration. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil, but the true growth came with the expansion of the railway and the allure of the lakefront as a place of leisure and residence. Today, the village thrives on a diversified local economy, its residents finding opportunity in the surrounding urban centers while cherishing the distinct, almost village-like atmosphere of Wilmette itself. The iconic Baháʼí House of Worship, a striking nine-sided structure of white concrete and glass, stands as a beacon of spiritual aspiration and a unique landmark visible for miles across the water, a testament to the diverse dreams that have found a home here.

About This Wilmette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wilmette, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.072251, -87.722838. 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 Wilmette and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Wilmette includes the ZIP code (60091), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (New Trier Township High School District 203). 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 Wilmette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.