Chicago planting zone with Map

Chicago, Illinois has two USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a and 6b. Zone 6a (-10°F to -5°F/-23.3°C to -20.6°C) covers most neighborhoods and suburbs, including inland areas. Zone 6b (-5°F to 0°F/-20.6°C to -17.8°C) occurs along Lake Michigan’s shoreline and downtown due to the lake’s temperature-moderating effect.

To find out your Chicago, IL, USDA zone use our three tools given below, Zipcode to planting zone tool, easy to use location based interactive map or by searching planting zone table.

Chicago Planting Zones by ZipCode

Chicago Planting zone Map

Please Select or type your Chicago location in the selection box below. to find its USDA Planting Zone.

Chicago Planting Zones Table

The 2 planting zones in Chicago

1. Zone 6a

Zone 6a, shown in blue color on our map, covers the majority of Chicago’s area, including many well-known neighborhoods and suburbs. Some main areas in this zone include:

• North Side: Neighborhoods like Rogers Park (60626), Edgewater (60660), and Uptown (60640)
• Northwest Side: Including areas like Jefferson Park (60630) and Norwood Park (60631)
• West Side: Neighborhoods such as Austin (60644) and Garfield Park (60624)
• South Side: Covering areas like Englewood (60621), Auburn Gresham (60620), and Beverly (60643)

2. Zone 6b

Zone 6b, shown in green color on our map, covers a smaller portion of Chicago, primarily along the lakefront and in the downtown area. The warmer temperatures in this zone are largely due to the moderating effect of Lake Michigan. Some areas in Zone 6b include:

• The Loop: Chicago’s central business district (60601, 60602, 60603, 60604)
• Near North Side: Including neighborhoods like River North (60654) and Gold Coast (60610)
• Near South Side: Areas such as South Loop (60605) and Bronzeville (60653)
• Lakefront areas: Stretching along the shore of Lake Michigan, including parts of Lincoln Park (60614) and Hyde Park (60615)