Kimberly Wisconsin Map

About Kimberly, Wisconsin

Kimberly is a locality in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,320. The population density is 1230.4 people per km². Kimberly is located at 44.2722°N, 88.3390°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Kimberly is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 54136.

Kimberly exists as a quiet reach of land where the Fox River carves a deliberate path through the heart of the valley. It lies 1.2 miles west-southwest of Little Chute, WI (from Little Chute, WI: bearing 242°T), and is situated 3.8 miles east of Appleton. The landscape surrounding Kimberly remains defined by the steady, dark flow of the river, which provides a cooling presence during the humid heat of midsummer. Five miles to the south, the expansive waters of Lake Winnebago offer a wider horizon that anchors the regional geography. Beyond the immediate riverbanks, the terrain rises into modest, fertile plains that have been cultivated for generations. John Street Park provides a localized green space where the wind moves through the trees with a dry, rhythmic sound that marks the changing seasons. Even twelve miles away, the distant elevation of Gopher Hill remains a solitary, fixed point against the graying sky at dusk.

Kimberly traces its origins to the industrious pulse of the nineteenth century, when the abundant water power of the Fox River first drew settlers to establish mills and production facilities. The local economy grew in tandem with the paper industry, which utilized the river’s strength to fuel a steady, reliable output for decades. These early manufacturing roots fostered a culture of disciplined work, shaping the identity of the people who labored in the plants and maintained the equipment. Today, the economic landscape has evolved, yet the legacy of those formative industrial years remains visible in the sturdy architecture of the older districts. The residents retain a connection to this heritage, valuing the stability that defined their forebears' lives in the dairy-rich heartland. Small-scale commerce and local service industries now fill the gaps left by the shift in manufacturing, keeping the pace of life measured and predictable.

Cultural life in Kimberly centers on the traditions of the Midwest, where the Friday fish fry serves as a recurring social anchor throughout the year. The community gathers at local establishments to share meals that reflect the German and Scandinavian influences lingering in the regional palate. Notable landmarks remain understated, favoring the functional beauty of public spaces like John Street Park rather than grand, imposing monuments. While the area is not known for producing celebrities, the temperament of the people is marked by a quiet, self-reliant endurance that mirrors the flat, open horizon. Life moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, focused on the small rituals of home and the changing colors of the woods as autumn takes hold. This is a place where the passage of time is measured by the cooling air of the evening and the simple, persistent flow of the water nearby.

About This Kimberly Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kimberly, Wisconsin. Coordinates: 44.272209, -88.338995. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Kimberly includes the ZIP code (54136), telephone area code (715), county seat of Outagamie County (Appleton), and school district assignment (Kimberly Area School District).

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Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.