Greenfield Wisconsin Map

About Greenfield, Wisconsin

Greenfield is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 37,345. The population density is 1250.9 people per km². Greenfield is located at 42.9614°N, 88.0126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53221.

Greenfield breathes with a quiet persistence, its terrain a gentle sprawl of rolling hills that speak of glacial sculpting, softened by decades of cultivation and quiet habitation. It lies 3.8 miles south of West Allis, WI (from West Allis, WI: bearing 184°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Milwaukee. Here, the land is a generous canvas, painted with the deep greens of well-tended lawns and the varied hues of deciduous trees that form leafy canopies over residential streets. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and mown grass, a comforting perfume that settles over the neighborhoods. Wide, open spaces are punctuated by the sturdy architecture of homes, their rooftops catching the slanted light of the sun as it begins its descent, casting long, playful shadows. The character of Greenfield is one of settled comfort, a place where the pace of life feels measured, unhurried, allowing for the slow unfolding of days. This corner of Milwaukee County, Greenfield, has a history rooted in agricultural beginnings, a past that still whispers through its landscape in the form of older farmsteads and fields that occasionally break the suburban mold. The local economy, while now diversified, retains echoes of its agrarian heritage, with pockets of commercial activity that serve the surrounding residential areas. It’s a place that has grown organically, absorbing the ebb and flow of regional development, yet maintaining a distinct identity. Notably, Greenfield is interwoven with a network of parks and natural areas, including stretches along the banks of the Root River, where the water flows with a steady, unpretentious current, offering a natural counterpoint to the built environment. These green veins are not mere afterthoughts but integral arteries, vital for the well-being and character of Greenfield.

About This Greenfield Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Greenfield, 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 Greenfield and Milwaukee County.

Detailed location data for Greenfield includes the ZIP code (53220), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (Greenfield 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 Greenfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.