Oak Creek
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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.
- 36,497residents (2020 Census)
- 702 ftelevation · 214 m
- 28.4 sq miland area · 73.7 km²
- 1,283 / sq mipopulation density
- 53154main ZIP code (2 in total)
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
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Living in Oak Creek
- Median household income
- $96,555
- Median home value
- $331,700
- Median rent
- $1,452/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Oak Creek had 36,497 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 36,497 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,283 per sq mi (495 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oak Creek at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 36,497 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.45 sq mi (73.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8787° N, 87.8987° W |
| ZIP codes | 53154, 53172 |
| Official website | oakcreekwi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5558800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oak Creek
- South Milwaukee3.0 mi NE
- Cudahy5.0 mi N
- Caledonia5.7 mi S
- Franklin5.7 mi W
- St. Francis6.5 mi N
- Greendale6.7 mi NW
- Greenfield7.8 mi NW
- Raymond7.9 mi SW
- Hales Corners8.8 mi NW
- Wind Point9.4 mi SE
- North Bay9.9 mi SE
- West Milwaukee9.9 mi N
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).
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