Oak Creek

City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

View of Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Photo: Michael Barera · CC BY-SA 4.0

Oak Creek is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 36,497 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 702 ft (214 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Milwaukee, 3.0 miles NE.

About Oak Creek

Oak Creek is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan and is located immediately south of Milwaukee. The population was 36,497 at the 2020 census. In 2011, the city was one of the fastest growing in Milwaukee County and all of Wisconsin. The area has experienced an economic boom in recent years, with the addition of large companies such as Amazon, IKEA, the Astronautics Corporation of America & Meijer

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Oak Creek weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Live webcams in Oak Creek

All 24 webcams near Oak Creek ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Oak Creek

Median household income
$96,555
Median home value
$331,700
Median rent
$1,452/mo
Median age
39.4
Cost of living and demographics of Oak Creek ›

Do you know Oak Creek? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Oak Creek special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Oak Creek

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Oak Creek Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Oak Creek, WI population

Oak Creek had 36,497 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census36,497
Density1,283 per sq mi (495 per km²)

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

Oak Creek at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyMilwaukee County
TypeCity
Population36,497 (2020)
Land area28.45 sq mi (73.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Coordinates42.8787° N, 87.8987° W
ZIP codes53154, 53172
Official websiteoakcreekwi.org
Census code (GEOID)5558800

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

Towns near Oak Creek

Straight-line distance between town centers.

Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek

What county is Oak Creek in?

Oak Creek is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Oak Creek, WI?

36,497 people lived in Oak Creek at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Oak Creek, WI?

The main ZIP code is 53154. Other ZIP codes: 53172.

What is the elevation of Oak Creek?

702 feet (214 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Oak Creek?

South Milwaukee (3.0 mi), Cudahy (5.0 mi), Caledonia (5.7 mi), Franklin (5.7 mi), St. Francis (6.5 mi).

Last updated: