South Milwaukee
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 20,795 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 669 ft (204 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cudahy, 2.4 miles N.
- 20,795residents (2020 Census)
- 669 ftelevation · 204 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 4,309 / sq mipopulation density
- 53172ZIP code
About South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 20,795 at the 2020 census. Situated on the western shore of Lake Michigan, South Milwaukee developed as a streetcar suburb located 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Milwaukee.
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Living in South Milwaukee
- Median household income
- $73,427
- Median home value
- $235,700
- Median rent
- $1,014/mo
- Median age
- 40.2
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South Milwaukee had 20,795 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,795 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,309 per sq mi (1,664 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Milwaukee at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,795 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.83 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9126° N, 87.8623° W |
| ZIP code | 53172 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5575125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Milwaukee
- Cudahy2.4 mi N
- Oak Creek3.0 mi SW
- St. Francis4.1 mi N
- Greendale7.3 mi W
- Franklin7.8 mi W
- Greenfield7.9 mi NW
- Caledonia8.0 mi S
- West Milwaukee8.8 mi NW
- Hales Corners9.7 mi W
- Wind Point10.2 mi SE
- West Allis10.7 mi NW
- Raymond10.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about South Milwaukee
What county is South Milwaukee in?
South Milwaukee is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of South Milwaukee, WI?
20,795 people lived in South Milwaukee at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Milwaukee, WI?
The ZIP code of South Milwaukee is 53172.
What is the elevation of South Milwaukee?
669 feet (204 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Milwaukee?
Cudahy (2.4 mi), Oak Creek (3.0 mi), St. Francis (4.1 mi), Greendale (7.3 mi), Franklin (7.8 mi).
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