Waukesha
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 71,158 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 889 ft (271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waukesha, 3.4 miles S.
- 71,158residents (2020 Census)
- 889 ftelevation · 271 m
- 25.5 sq miland area · 66.1 km²
- 2,788 / sq mipopulation density
- 53186main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Waukesha
Waukesha ( WAW-ki-shaw) is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 71,158 at the 2020 census. Located along the Fox River adjacent to the Village of Waukesha, it is the seventh-most populous city in Wisconsin. Waukesha is also part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
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Living in Waukesha
- Median household income
- $83,837
- Median home value
- $315,500
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Waukesha had 71,158 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 71,158 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,788 per sq mi (1,077 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waukesha at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Waukesha County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 71,158 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.52 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0091° N, 88.2451° W |
| ZIP codes | 53186, 53188 |
| Official website | ci.waukesha.wi.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5584250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waukesha
- Waukesha3.4 mi S
- Pewaukee3.9 mi N
- Pewaukee5.4 mi N
- Wales6.3 mi W
- New Berlin6.4 mi SE
- Brookfield7.5 mi NE
- Hartland7.9 mi NW
- Delafield8.3 mi NW
- Elm Grove8.4 mi E
- Sussex8.7 mi N
- Big Bend8.9 mi S
- Vernon9.1 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Waukesha
What county is Waukesha in?
Waukesha is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Waukesha, WI?
71,158 people lived in Waukesha at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waukesha, WI?
The main ZIP code is 53186. Other ZIP codes: 53188.
What is the elevation of Waukesha?
889 feet (271 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waukesha?
Waukesha (3.4 mi), Pewaukee (3.9 mi), Pewaukee (5.4 mi), Wales (6.3 mi), New Berlin (6.4 mi).
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