Port Washington Wisconsin Map

About Port Washington, Wisconsin

Port Washington is a locality in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 12,645. The population density is 815.1 people per km². Port Washington is located at 43.3872°N, 87.8756°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53074.

Port Washington rests on the western edge of Lake Michigan, a place where the land slopes gently toward the vast, blue expanse. It lies 11.8 miles north-north-east of Mequon, WI (from Mequon, WI: bearing 28°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-east of Cedarburg. The air here often carries the damp, cool scent of the lake, a constant presence that shapes the town's character. Steep bluffs, softened by time and the persistent efforts of nature, drop down to the water's edge, offering glimpses of the churning lake below. Along the shoreline, weathered docks and the occasional fishing boat speak of a continuous dialogue with the water. The landscape itself feels like a slow exhale, a quiet contemplation of the horizon. The history of Port Washington is deeply intertwined with its harbor, a natural indentation that once teemed with commercial fishing fleets. For generations, the bounty of Lake Michigan sustained the local economy, with families building their lives around the rhythm of the catch and the seasons. Though the fishing industry has shifted, the echoes of that past remain, visible in the sturdy brick buildings that line the downtown streets and the enduring maritime spirit. Today, Port Washington continues to draw people to its waterfront, a place where the legacy of its founding is still felt in the salt-laced breeze and the enduring beauty of the Great Lake.

About This Port Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Washington, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.387225, -87.875644. 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 Port Washington and Ozaukee County.

Detailed location data for Port Washington includes the ZIP code (53074), telephone area code (608), county seat of Ozaukee County (Port Washington), and school district assignment (Port Washington-Saukville 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 Port Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.