Green Bay

City in Brown County, Wisconsin

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Green Bay is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, with 107,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 581 ft (177 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Allouez, 3.9 miles SW.

About Green Bay

Green Bay is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It is located along the Green Bay inlet at the mouth of the Fox River on Lake Michigan. With a population of 107,395 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous city in Wisconsin and third-most populous city on Lake Michigan. The Green Bay metropolitan area has an estimated 335,000 residents.

The Green Bay area was inhabited by various indigenous tribes, including the Menominee and Ho-Chunk. It was settled in 1634 by Jean Nicolet as a fur trading post in New France. The first permanent European inhabitants arrived during British control in the mid-18th century. Its development was shaped by its location at the mouth of the Fox River, and the city emerged as a center for the lumber and paper industries in the 19th and 20th centuries. Green Bay is also known for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

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Median household income
$66,206
Median home value
$207,200
Median rent
$932/mo
Median age
36
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Green Bay, WI population

Green Bay had 107,395 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census107,395
Density2,361 per sq mi (912 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Green Bay at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyBrown County
TypeCity
Population107,395 (2020)
Land area45.48 sq mi (117.8 km²)
Water area10.28 sq mi (26.62 km²)
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Coordinates44.5215° N, 87.9866° W
ZIP codes54302, 54301, 54303, 54304, 54307
Official websiteci.green-bay.wi.us
Census code (GEOID)5531000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Green Bay

What county is Green Bay in?

Green Bay is in Brown County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Green Bay, WI?

107,395 people lived in Green Bay at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Green Bay, WI?

The main ZIP code is 54302. Other ZIP codes: 54301, 54303, 54304, 54307.

What is the elevation of Green Bay?

581 feet (177 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Green Bay?

Allouez (3.9 mi), Bellevue (4.5 mi), Howard (5.3 mi), Ashwaubenon (5.8 mi), Suamico (7.6 mi).

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