South Milwaukee Wisconsin Map

About South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 20,442. The population density is 1643.9 people per km². South Milwaukee is located at 42.9106°N, 87.8606°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53172.

South Milwaukee commands a distinct presence along the western edge of Lake Michigan, its landscape shaped by the gentle rise and fall of glacial topography that spills towards the vast, shimmering water. It lies 1.7 miles north of Oak Creek, WI (from Oak Creek, WI: bearing 4°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-east of Milwaukee. The air here carries a damp, cool kiss from the lake, even on the warmest days, a perpetual reminder of the immense body of water that defines its eastern horizon. Streets, often lined with sturdy, modest homes, follow the natural contours of the land, some climbing toward the higher ground offering fleeting glimpses of the blue expanse, while others descend with a quiet determination toward the lakefront. The character of South Milwaukee is one of enduring resilience, a place where the stoic Midwestern spirit meets the ever-present breath of the Great Lake. The economic bedrock of South Milwaukee was once forged in the fires of industry, particularly the manufacture of heavy machinery and farm equipment, a legacy that still whispers through the architecture of its older commercial districts. The Evelyn Wade Municipal Pool and Grant Park’s Seven Bridges provide distinctive recreational spaces, the latter a marvel of engineering that snakes through ravines, a testament to the ingenuity born from the local terrain. This land, shaped by ancient ice and then by human hands, has seen generations of families build their lives here, drawn by opportunity and the steady pulse of a working community. The quiet hum of daily life in South Milwaukee is punctuated by the distant rumble of trains and the occasional cry of gulls, a soundscape that speaks of a place deeply connected to both the earth and the water.

About This South Milwaukee Map Page

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

Detailed location data for South Milwaukee includes the ZIP code (53172), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.