ZIP Code 60016: Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL uses ZIP code 60016, which falls within Cook County, Illinois. Its reference point is at latitude 42.0467 and longitude -87.8859 (42°02'48.1"N 87°53'09.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 60016
Des Plaines, IL has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 60016, they include 60017, 60018, 60019.
Across Cook County there are 213 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 60017 in Des Plaines, IL, about 1.3 mi to the south.
| ZIP code | 60016 |
|---|---|
| City | Des Plaines |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 42.0467 |
| Longitude | -87.8859 |
| DMS | 42°02'48.1"N 87°53'09.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 60017 (Des Plaines, 1.3 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 60016
Map centered on 42.0467, -87.8859. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Des Plaines, IL
Video: Des Plaines, IL
STORE TOUR: Kmart, Des Plaines, IL (STORE CLOSING APRIL 2020) — by Lost Departments · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 60016
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 60016, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 60016, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Mount Prospect, IL (2.9 mi west), Park Ridge, IL (3.3 mi southeast) and Chicago, IL (3.7 mi east). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Mount Prospect, IL – 2.9 mi west
- Park Ridge, IL – 3.3 mi southeast
- Chicago, IL – 3.7 mi east
- Glenview, IL – 3.8 mi northeast
- Niles, IL – 4.0 mi east
- Glenview Nas, IL – 4.0 mi northeast
- Chicago Bmc, IL – 4.2 mi east
- Golf, IL – 4.9 mi east
- Prospect Heights, IL – 4.9 mi northwest
- Morton Grove, IL – 4.9 mi east
Schools Near Des Plaines, IL
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 60016 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Des Plaines and Cook County.
Searching nearby communities such as Mount Prospect and Park Ridge can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 60016.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Des Plaines, IL are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60016.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Des Plaines, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 60016 may also use facilities in nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge and Chicago.
Shopping and Dining in Des Plaines
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 60016 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Des Plaines, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60016.
To research local history, try searching for Cook County records and archives along with the name Des Plaines.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 60016, Mount Prospect lies about 2.9 mi to the west, Park Ridge lies about 3.3 mi to the southeast, Chicago lies about 3.7 mi to the east, Glenview lies about 3.8 mi to the northeast and Niles lies about 4.0 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Des Plaines show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 60016
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Defense Plant Corporation motor nameplate”): John Larson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“McDonald's -1 Store Museum, Des Plaines, Ill. (8268402450)”): Jerry Huddleston from Hampton, Minnesota, US, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Grave of John Jerome Gorman (1883–1949) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Grave of Owen Patrick Smith (1867–1927) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Grave of Albert J. Dolan (1882–1958) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “STORE TOUR: Kmart, Des Plaines, IL (STORE CLOSING APRIL 2020)” by Lost Departments, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 60016 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.