Caledonia Wisconsin Map

About Caledonia, Wisconsin

Caledonia is a locality in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 25,257. The population density is 216.1 people per km². Caledonia is located at 42.8078°N, 87.9242°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53405.

Caledonia lies where the land begins to soften its edges, easing from the steeper bluffs of the lake shore into a gentler, more yielding terrain. It lies 6.2 miles south-south-west of Oak Creek, WI (from Oak Creek, WI: bearing 210°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Racine. Here, the fields stretch out, a patchwork quilt of verdant greens and earthy browns under a sky that seems to hold an uncommon breadth, especially in the late afternoon when the sun, a pale disc, casts long, attenuated shadows across the undulating earth. The air itself carries a clean, crisp scent, a mingling of damp soil and the distant, almost imperceptible breath of Lake Michigan. Roads, often bordered by mature oaks and maples, wind through this landscape, their asphalt surfaces warmed by the sun, a quiet invitation to explore the subtle contours of the countryside. The history of Caledonia is a story of fields and farms, of generations who worked this fertile ground, shaping it into the productive heart of Racine County. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil, established a robust agricultural economy that still forms a significant part of its character, with dairy farms and crop cultivation continuing to define the visual and economic landscape. While the larger urban centers hum with a different kind of energy, Caledonia retains a distinct pace, a sense of rootedness evident in its well-tended farmsteads and the quiet hum of its local businesses. Its proximity to the lake, though not always directly visible from every vantage point, imbues it with a subtle connection to that vast, blue expanse, a constant, distant presence that shapes the climate and the very feel of the place.

About This Caledonia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Caledonia, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.807796, -87.924248. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Caledonia and Racine County.

Detailed location data for Caledonia includes the ZIP code (53108), telephone area code (608, 715), county seat of Racine County (Racine), and school district assignment (Racine School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Caledonia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.