Monona
City in Dane County, Wisconsin

Monona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, with 8,624 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McFarland, 3.4 miles SE.
- 8,624residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 2,648 / sq mipopulation density
- 53716ZIP code
About Monona
Monona ( mih-NOH-nə) is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of the state capital, Madison, the city lies on the southeastern shore of Lake Monona, from which it takes its name. The population was 8,624 at the 2020 census. Monona is almost entirely surrounded by the City of Madison, save for a few short borders with the unincorporated town of Blooming Grove.
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Living in Monona
- Median household income
- $87,773
- Median home value
- $427,900
- Median rent
- $1,275/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Monona had 8,624 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,624 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,648 per sq mi (1,022 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monona at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,624 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.26 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0539° N, 89.3335° W |
| ZIP code | 53716 |
| Official website | mymonona.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5553675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monona
- McFarland3.4 mi SE
- Maple Bluff4.8 mi NW
- Madison5.4 mi NW
- Shorewood Hills6.0 mi W
- Fitchburg6.6 mi SW
- Cottage Grove7.0 mi NE
- Oregon9.3 mi S
- Middleton9.5 mi W
- Sun Prairie10.3 mi NE
- Waunakee10.4 mi NW
- Stoughton10.6 mi SE
- Verona11.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monona
What county is Monona in?
Monona is in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Monona, WI?
8,624 people lived in Monona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monona, WI?
The ZIP code of Monona is 53716.
What is the elevation of Monona?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monona?
McFarland (3.4 mi), Maple Bluff (4.8 mi), Madison (5.4 mi), Shorewood Hills (6.0 mi), Fitchburg (6.6 mi).
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