Monroe
City in Green County, Wisconsin

Monroe is a city in Green County, Wisconsin, with 10,661 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,056 ft (322 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Juda, 6.5 miles E.
- 10,661residents (2020 Census)
- 1,056 ftelevation · 322 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.8 km²
- 1,748 / sq mipopulation density
- 53566ZIP code
About Monroe
Monroe is a city in Green County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 10,661 at the 2020 census. The city is bordered by the Town of Monroe to the north and the Town of Clarno to the south. It is nicknamed the "Cheese Capital of the USA".
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Living in Monroe
- Median household income
- $69,334
- Median home value
- $195,300
- Median rent
- $862/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Monroe had 10,661 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,661 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,748 per sq mi (675 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monroe at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Green County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,661 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.10 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6034° N, 89.6365° W |
| ZIP code | 53566 |
| Official website | cityofmonroe.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5553750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monroe
- Juda6.5 mi E
- Browntown8.0 mi W
- Orangeville, IL9.5 mi S
- Monticello10.0 mi N
- Winslow, IL11.1 mi SW
- Woodford11.6 mi W
- Albany12.4 mi NE
- South Wayne12.4 mi W
- Brodhead13.3 mi E
- Argyle13.5 mi NW
- New Glarus14.4 mi N
- Rock City, IL15.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monroe
What county is Monroe in?
Monroe is in Green County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Monroe, WI?
10,661 people lived in Monroe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monroe, WI?
The ZIP code of Monroe is 53566.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
1,056 feet (322 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monroe?
Juda (6.5 mi), Browntown (8.0 mi), Orangeville (9.5 mi), Monticello (10.0 mi), Winslow (11.1 mi).
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