Schererville Indiana Map

About Schererville, Indiana

Schererville is a locality in Lake County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 29,701. The population density is 757.1 people per km². Schererville is located at 41.4789°N, 87.4548°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 46375.

Schererville lies in a low-lying expanse, a place where the sky often feels impossibly vast, stretching over a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and the patient work of rivers long since altered. It lies 6.3 miles north-west of Crown Point, IN (from Crown Point, IN: bearing 313°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west of Lake. The terrain here is mostly flat, a gentle, almost imperceptible swell that hints at the great lake lying to the north, its presence a constant, subtle influence on the air. Even in the height of summer, a certain coolness can linger in the hollows, a memory of the ice that once dominated this land. The streets of Schererville are lined with a mix of mature trees, their canopies forming dappled tunnels of shade in the afternoon, and newer plantings, a testament to the ongoing growth of the place. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of mown grass and distant farmland, a quiet perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring fertility. The history of Schererville is one of agricultural roots, of families who tilled this rich soil, their lives measured by the turning of seasons and the promise of harvest. The local economy has since diversified, embracing retail and service industries that now form the bustling arteries of the community, yet the echoes of its farming past remain, a grounding presence. This is a place where the legacy of immigrant settlers, who sought opportunity and a new beginning, is still palpable, woven into the fabric of its neighborhoods and the enduring spirit of its people. While no single, grand monument defines Schererville, its distinctive character is found in the steady hum of everyday life, the quiet determination of its residents, and the way the light, especially as dusk settles, casts long, softened shadows across the familiar streets.

About This Schererville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Schererville, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.478925, -87.45476. 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 Schererville and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Schererville includes the ZIP code (46375), telephone area code (260), county seat of Lake County (Crown Point), and school district assignment (Lake Central School Corporation). 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 Schererville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.