Germantown Wisconsin Map

About Germantown, Wisconsin

Germantown is a locality in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 20,962. The population density is 235.2 people per km². Germantown is located at 43.2286°N, 88.1104°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53076.

Germantown is a quiet expanse where the land begins its long, slow heave toward the Kettle Moraine. It lies 3.5 miles north of Menomonee Falls, WI (from Menomonee Falls, WI: bearing 6°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-east of Polk. Rolling fields, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds under the vast Wisconsin sky, stretch out from the modest clusters of homes and businesses. Ditches, lined with Queen Anne's Lace and wild parsnip in summer, trace the contours of the terrain, channeling rainwater with patient efficiency. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries the scent of freshly cut hay and the distant hum of tractors, a sound that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. Old oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel at the edges of woodlots, their leaves rustling secrets only the wind truly understands. The history of Germantown is etched in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of its German immigrant founders, who arrived seeking opportunity and a place to build their lives. Their legacy is still visible in the sturdy, functional architecture of many of the older farmsteads and the enduring agricultural heart of the local economy. While the days of major dairy herds may be a memory for some, farming remains a vital thread, with cash crops and smaller livestock operations sustaining the rural character of Germantown. You can sense the layers of effort, the generations who have worked this land, in the very feel of the earth beneath your feet, a quiet testament to resilience and the simple dignity of honest work.

About This Germantown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Germantown, 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 Germantown and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Germantown includes the ZIP code (53022), telephone area code (920, 608), county seat of Washington County (West Bend), and school district assignment (Germantown 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 Germantown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.