Wauwatosa
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, with 48,387 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elm Grove, 2.8 miles SW.
- 48,387residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 13.2 sq miland area · 34.3 km²
- 3,658 / sq mipopulation density
- 53226main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa ( WAW-wə-TOH-sə; colloquially Tosa) is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 48,387 at the 2020 census. Wauwatosa is a suburb located immediately west of Milwaukee and is part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. It is named after the Potawatomi Chief Wauwataesie and the Potawatomi word for firefly.
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Living in Wauwatosa
- Median household income
- $101,138
- Median home value
- $339,000
- Median rent
- $1,438/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Wauwatosa had 48,387 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,387 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,658 per sq mi (1,412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wauwatosa at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 48,387 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.23 sq mi (34.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0632° N, 88.0356° W |
| ZIP codes | 53226, 53122, 53213, 53222 |
| Official website | wauwatosa.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5584675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wauwatosa
- Elm Grove2.8 mi SW
- Milwaukee3.5 mi E
- Butler3.6 mi NW
- West Allis3.9 mi S
- Brookfield4.2 mi W
- West Milwaukee4.8 mi SE
- Glendale7.0 mi NE
- Greenfield7.2 mi S
- Whitefish Bay7.6 mi NE
- Shorewood7.8 mi E
- New Berlin7.9 mi SW
- Menomonee Falls7.9 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wauwatosa
What county is Wauwatosa in?
Wauwatosa is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Wauwatosa, WI?
48,387 people lived in Wauwatosa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wauwatosa, WI?
The main ZIP code is 53226. Other ZIP codes: 53122, 53213, 53222.
What is the elevation of Wauwatosa?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wauwatosa?
Elm Grove (2.8 mi), Milwaukee (3.5 mi), Butler (3.6 mi), West Allis (3.9 mi), Brookfield (4.2 mi).
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