ZIP Code 60642: Chicago, IL
Chicago in Cook County, Illinois uses ZIP code 60642. Its reference point is at latitude 41.9008 and longitude -87.6528 (41°54'02.9"N 87°39'10.1"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 60642
Chicago has 92 ZIP codes in our directory, and Cook County has 213.
Illinois has 1,645 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 60654 in Chicago, about 1.0 mi to the southeast.
| ZIP code | 60642 |
|---|---|
| Place | Chicago |
| County | Cook County |
| State | Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 41.9008 |
| Longitude | -87.6528 |
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Map of ZIP Code 60642
Map centred on 41.9008, -87.6528. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Chicago, Illinois
Video: Chicago, Illinois
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ZIP Codes Near 60642
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 60642, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 60642, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Oak Park – 6.3 mi west
- Bedford Park – 6.4 mi south
- Cicero – 6.9 mi southwest
- Northbrook – 7.5 mi northwest
- Evanston – 7.7 mi north
- Crest Hill – 8.2 mi southwest
- Forest Park – 8.3 mi west
- Melrose Park – 8.4 mi west
- Elmwood Park – 8.4 mi west
- River Forest – 8.4 mi west
- Berwyn – 8.5 mi southwest
- Lincolnwood – 8.6 mi northwest
Schools Near Chicago
School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 60642 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Chicago, Cook County.
Looking at nearby areas such as Oak Park, Bedford Park and Cicero widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Chicago are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 60642.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Chicago can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Oak Park, Bedford Park and Cicero.
Shopping and Dining in Chicago
Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Chicago are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Chicago, Illinois can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Cook County along with the name Chicago.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 60642, Oak Park lies about 6.3 mi to the west, Bedford Park lies about 6.4 mi to the south, Cicero lies about 6.9 mi to the southwest, Northbrook lies about 7.5 mi to the northwest and Evanston lies about 7.7 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Chicago show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 60642
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Aqua Tower (35679810825)”): piet theisohn from Leverkusen, Germany, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Chicago,Illinois.USA. - panoramio”): Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Palmer House lobby (3428900164)”): John Walker from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Flickr - Shinrya - Chicago Metro - The Loop”): Pete Stewart from Perth, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Hiawatha Service at N Canal Street, September 1995”): David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 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 60642 comes from GeoNames and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).