Woodlawn Illinois Map

About Woodlawn, Illinois

Woodlawn is a locality in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Woodlawn is located at 41.7795°N, 87.5995°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62898.

Woodlawn, a district of Chicago, lies on the shifting sands of the southern lakefront, a place where the immensity of Lake Michigan meets the grounded reality of urban life. It lies 1.1 miles south-south-west of Hyde Park, IL (from Hyde Park, IL: bearing 196°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Chicago. Here, the wind, carrying the sharp tang of freshwater, whispers through the skeletal branches of elms lining its avenues, and the sky often stretches out in a pale, watery expanse, reflecting the muted hues of brick and stone. The terrain, generally flat, offers a sense of open possibility, a subtle invitation to gaze towards the distant gleam of the city’s towers or the endless horizon of the water. Even as the sounds of traffic hum, a deeper, more elemental quiet can be found in the dappled light filtering through the leaves in its parks, a stillness that seems to hold the very breath of the land. This stretch of land, long a part of the larger narrative of Chicago's expansion, has witnessed the ebb and flow of diverse populations and industries. Its history is entwined with the development of the lakefront itself, a testament to human endeavor shaping the natural world. For generations, Woodlawn's economy has been a mosaic, reflecting the city's broader industrial might and the evolving needs of its residents, with echoes of manufacturing and commerce still resonating in its older structures. Today, a vibrant cultural character flourishes, a complex blend of traditions and aspirations that gives Woodlawn its distinctive pulse, a place where the grand sweep of history meets the intimate rhythm of daily life, and where the enduring spirit of its people is as palpable as the lake breeze.

About This Woodlawn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woodlawn, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.779479, -87.599493. 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 Woodlawn and Cook County.

Detailed location data for Woodlawn includes the ZIP code (60637), telephone area code (312, 773, 618), county seat of Cook County (Chicago), and school district assignment (Woodlawn Unit District 209). 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 Woodlawn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.