Winthrop Harbor Illinois Map

About Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Winthrop Harbor is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,559. The population density is 553.1 people per km². Winthrop Harbor is located at 42.4789°N, 87.8237°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60096.

Winthrop Harbor breathes the cool, clean air of the great lake, its northern Illinois shore a place where the land yields gently to the vast expanse of Michigan. It lies 7.3 miles south of Kenosha, WI (from Kenosha, WI: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north of Waukegan. The terrain here is a study in subtle gradients, a low-slung landscape that offers wide vistas of water and sky, punctuated by the stoic geometry of human endeavor. Streets, laid out with a practical intent, often open onto glimpses of the shimmering, restless surface of the lake, a constant, murmuring presence that shapes the very character of Winthrop Harbor. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a pale, almost ethereal glow over the weathered facades of houses and the modest marinas, hinting at a quiet resilience in the face of the elements. The history of Winthrop Harbor is a narrative woven from the threads of industry and the persistent draw of the water. Once, the robust rhythm of fishing boats and the clang of industry echoed along its shores, a testament to an economy built on the lake's bounty and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. While the character of the local economy has shifted, the legacy of its maritime past remains, evident in the quiet hum of pleasure craft and the casual knowledge of weather patterns possessed by its residents. The proximity to the lake also dictates a certain pace of life in Winthrop Harbor, one that often pauses to acknowledge the changing moods of the water, from the serene calm of summer mornings to the dramatic tempest of a winter squall.

About This Winthrop Harbor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.47891, -87.823684. 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 Winthrop Harbor and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Winthrop Harbor includes the ZIP code (60096), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Zion-Benton Township High School District 126). 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 Winthrop Harbor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.