Sturgeon Bay
City in Door County, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, with 9,646 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 600 ft (183 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Sturgeon, 10.1 miles W.
- 9,646residents (2020 Census)
- 600 ftelevation · 183 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 969 / sq mipopulation density
- 54235ZIP code
About Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay is a city in Door County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 9,646 at the 2020 census. Located at the bay of Sturgeon Bay for which it is named, it is the most populous city on the Door Peninsula, a popular Upper Midwest vacation destination.
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Living in Sturgeon Bay
- Median household income
- $59,926
- Median home value
- $236,300
- Median rent
- $1,097/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Sturgeon Bay had 9,646 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,646 |
|---|---|
| Density | 969 per sq mi (374 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sturgeon Bay at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Door County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,646 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.96 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8227° N, 87.3698° W |
| ZIP code | 54235 |
| Official website | sturgeonbaywi.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5577875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sturgeon Bay
- Little Sturgeon10.1 mi W
- Forestville10.6 mi SW
- Algoma15.5 mi S
- Egg Harbor16.1 mi N
- Baileys Harbor20.4 mi NE
- Casco22.2 mi SW
- Marinette22.3 mi NW
- Dyckesville23.1 mi SW
- Menominee, MI24.2 mi NW
- Peshtigo24.7 mi NW
- Oconto24.9 mi W
- Luxemburg25.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sturgeon Bay
What county is Sturgeon Bay in?
Sturgeon Bay is in Door County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Sturgeon Bay, WI?
9,646 people lived in Sturgeon Bay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sturgeon Bay, WI?
The ZIP code of Sturgeon Bay is 54235.
What is the elevation of Sturgeon Bay?
600 feet (183 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sturgeon Bay?
Little Sturgeon (10.1 mi), Forestville (10.6 mi), Algoma (15.5 mi), Egg Harbor (16.1 mi), Baileys Harbor (20.4 mi).
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