Kiel
City in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Kiel is a city in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, with 3,932 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Holstein, 4.1 miles NW.
- 3,932residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.6 km²
- 1,554 / sq mipopulation density
- 53020ZIP code
About Kiel
Kiel is a city in Manitowoc and Calumet counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,932 at the 2020 census. Of this, 3,585 residents lived in Manitowoc County, and 347 residents lived in Calumet County. The city is located primarily within Manitowoc County, though a portion extends west into adjacent Calumet County and is known as "Hinzeville".
Kiel was once known as the "Wooden Shoes Capital of Wisconsin," as it held the only wooden shoe factory in Wisconsin.
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Living in Kiel
- Median household income
- $75,953
- Median home value
- $191,500
- Median rent
- $787/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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Kiel had 3,932 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,932 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,554 per sq mi (600 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kiel at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Manitowoc County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,932 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.53 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.9160° N, 88.0265° W |
| ZIP code | 53020 |
| Official website | ci.kiel.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5539525 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kiel
- New Holstein4.1 mi NW
- Elkhart Lake5.9 mi S
- St. Nazianz8.1 mi NE
- Glenbeulah8.2 mi S
- St. Cloud9.7 mi SW
- Greenbush10.1 mi S
- Chilton10.4 mi NW
- Howards Grove11.9 mi SE
- Collins11.9 mi N
- Plymouth12.3 mi S
- Mount Calvary12.4 mi SW
- Valders12.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Kiel
What county is Kiel in?
Kiel is in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Kiel, WI?
3,932 people lived in Kiel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kiel, WI?
The ZIP code of Kiel is 53020.
What is the elevation of Kiel?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kiel?
New Holstein (4.1 mi), Elkhart Lake (5.9 mi), St. Nazianz (8.1 mi), Glenbeulah (8.2 mi), St. Cloud (9.7 mi).
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