Sussex
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Sussex is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 11,487 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 919 ft (280 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lisbon, 2.0 miles NW.
- 11,487residents (2020 Census)
- 919 ftelevation · 280 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.9 km²
- 1,360 / sq mipopulation density
- 53089ZIP code
About Sussex
Sussex is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States, about 19 miles (31 km) northwest of Milwaukee and 9 miles (14 km) north of Waukesha. The village is 7.24 square miles (19 km2) at an elevation of 930 feet. The population was 11,487 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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Living in Sussex
- Median household income
- $119,041
- Median home value
- $430,600
- Median rent
- $1,369/mo
- Median age
- 39.2
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Sussex had 11,487 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,487 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,360 per sq mi (525 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sussex at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Waukesha County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 11,487 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.45 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1349° N, 88.2260° W |
| ZIP code | 53089 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5578750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sussex
- Lisbon2.0 mi NW
- Pewaukee3.7 mi SW
- Lannon3.8 mi NE
- Merton4.4 mi W
- Pewaukee4.8 mi S
- Menomonee Falls5.5 mi E
- Hartland6.0 mi SW
- North Lake7.3 mi W
- Brookfield7.3 mi SE
- Richfield7.5 mi N
- Chenequa7.9 mi W
- Butler8.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sussex
What county is Sussex in?
Sussex is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Sussex, WI?
11,487 people lived in Sussex at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sussex, WI?
The ZIP code of Sussex is 53089.
What is the elevation of Sussex?
919 feet (280 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sussex?
Lisbon (2.0 mi), Pewaukee (3.7 mi), Lannon (3.8 mi), Merton (4.4 mi), Pewaukee (4.8 mi).
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