ZIP Code 60056: Mount Prospect, Illinois
ZIP code 60056 covers part or all of Mount Prospect in Cook County, Illinois. Its reference point is at latitude 42.0624 and longitude -87.9377 (42°03'44.6"N 87°56'15.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 60056
60056 is the only ZIP code listed for Mount Prospect, IL in our directory.
Across Cook County there are 213 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 60005 in Arlington Heights, IL, about 2.5 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 60056 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Prospect |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 42.0624 |
| Longitude | -87.9377 |
| DMS | 42°03'44.6"N 87°56'15.7"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 60005 (Arlington Heights, 2.5 mi) |
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Map of ZIP Code 60056
Map centered on 42.0624, -87.9377. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 60056
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 60056, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 60056, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Arlington Heights, IL (2.5 mi west), Des Plaines, IL (2.9 mi east) and Prospect Heights, IL (3.0 mi north). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Arlington Heights, IL – 2.5 mi west
- Des Plaines, IL – 2.9 mi east
- Prospect Heights, IL – 3.0 mi north
- Rolling Meadows, IL – 4.2 mi west
- Palatine, IL – 4.6 mi northwest
- Elk Grove Village, IL – 4.7 mi southwest
- Wheeling, IL – 5.0 mi north
- Glenview Nas, IL – 5.5 mi east
- Schaumburg, IL – 5.7 mi west
- Glenview, IL – 6.0 mi east
Schools Near Mount Prospect, IL
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 60056 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Mount Prospect and Cook County.
Searching nearby communities such as Arlington Heights and Des Plaines can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 60056.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Mount Prospect, IL are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60056.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Mount Prospect, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 60056 may also use facilities in nearby Arlington Heights, Des Plaines and Prospect Heights.
Shopping and Dining in Mount Prospect
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 60056 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Mount Prospect, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60056.
To research local history, try searching for Cook County records and archives along with the name Mount Prospect.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 60056, Arlington Heights lies about 2.5 mi to the west, Des Plaines lies about 2.9 mi to the east, Prospect Heights lies about 3.0 mi to the north, Rolling Meadows lies about 4.2 mi to the west and Palatine lies about 4.6 mi to the northwest. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Mount Prospect show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 60056
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Grave of John Jerome Gorman (1883–1949) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Grave of John Joseph Kelly (1898–1957) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Grave of Henry Joseph Schroeder (1875–1942) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines 1”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Grave of Charles Leo Hartnett (1900–1972) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Grave of Bernard Edward Masterson (1911–1963) at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines”): Nick Number, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 60056 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.