ZIP Code 60609: Chicago, Illinois
ZIP code 60609 covers part or all of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. Its reference point is at latitude 41.8097 and longitude -87.6533 (41°48'34.9"N 87°39'11.9"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 60609
Chicago, IL has 92 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 60609, they include 60290, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607 and 83 more.
Across Cook County there are 213 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 60006 in Arlington Heights, IL, about 1.8 mi to the west.
| ZIP code | 60609 |
|---|---|
| City | Chicago |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 41.8097 |
| Longitude | -87.6533 |
| DMS | 41°48'34.9"N 87°39'11.9"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 60006 (Arlington Heights, 1.8 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 60609
Map centered on 41.8097, -87.6533. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 60609
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 60609, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 60609, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Arlington Heights, IL (1.8 mi west), Elk Grove Village, IL (1.8 mi west) and Northbrook, IL (1.8 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Arlington Heights, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Elk Grove Village, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Northbrook, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Palatine, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Schaumburg, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Melrose Park, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Evanston, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Oak Park, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Chicago Heights, IL – 1.8 mi west
- Oak Lawn, IL – 1.8 mi west
Schools Near Chicago, IL
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 60609 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Chicago and Cook County.
Searching nearby communities such as Arlington Heights and Elk Grove Village can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 60609.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Chicago, IL are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60609.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Chicago, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 60609 may also use facilities in nearby Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village and Northbrook.
Shopping and Dining in Chicago
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 60609 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Chicago, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 60609.
To research local history, try searching for Cook County records and archives along with the name Chicago.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 60609, Arlington Heights lies about 1.8 mi to the west, Elk Grove Village lies about 1.8 mi to the west, Northbrook lies about 1.8 mi to the west, Palatine lies about 1.8 mi to the west and Schaumburg lies about 1.8 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Chicago show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 60609
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Beat 925 Smoke Out, July 17, 2013 (9365547598)”): artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Chicago Illinois Travel Guide 4K” by Island Hopper TV, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 60609 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.