De Pere Wisconsin Map

About De Pere, Wisconsin

De Pere is a locality in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 25,301. The population density is 819.2 people per km². De Pere is located at 44.4489°N, 88.0604°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54115.

De Pere rests on the western bank of the Fox River, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, its contours shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and centuries of human endeavor. It lies 5.3 miles south-south-west of Green Bay, WI (from Green Bay, WI: bearing 202°T), and is situated 6.3 miles west of Brown. The air here, especially when the season turns toward autumn, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, hinting at the surrounding farmlands. Mature trees, their branches often skeletal against the pale winter sky or lush with summer green, line the streets, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on well-maintained sidewalks and the varied architecture of homes and businesses. The river itself, a broad, navigable artery, is a constant presence, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, from the soft, diffused light of a cloudy morning to the fiery hues of a setting sun. The history of De Pere is deeply entwined with the Fox River, a waterway vital to the region's early development and the economic fortunes of its inhabitants. French explorers and fur traders were among the first Europeans to navigate these waters, recognizing the strategic importance of the portage that connected the Great Lakes to the Mississippi River system. This legacy of trade and transportation continues to inform the character of De Pere, where the docks, though perhaps less bustling with pelts, still welcome vessels and the riverfront remains a focal point for community life. The city’s economy, once heavily reliant on paper mills that once hummed along the riverbanks, has diversified, embracing technology and services, yet the echoes of its industrial past are still visible in the sturdy, brick buildings that dot the landscape. St. Norbert College, a distinctive landmark, adds an intellectual vibrancy to De Pere, its campus a serene space that contributes to the town's overall atmosphere of thoughtful contemplation and quiet progress.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of De Pere, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 De Pere and Brown County.

Detailed location data for De Pere includes the ZIP code (54115), telephone area code (715), county seat of Brown County (Green Bay), and school district assignment (West De Pere 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 De Pere is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.