St. Francis Wisconsin Map

About St. Francis, Wisconsin

St. Francis is a locality in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,004. The population density is 1406.3 people per km². St. Francis is located at 42.9675°N, 87.8776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53235.

St. Francis, Wisconsin, breathes a particular kind of Midwestern air, a blend of damp earth and distant industry. It lies 5.1 miles south-south-east of Milwaukee, WI (from Milwaukee, WI: bearing 164°T), and is situated 7.4 miles east-south-east of West Allis. The land here, a gentle undulation toward the vast, cool expanse of Lake Michigan, is a mosaic of well-tended residential blocks giving way to the occasional sliver of marshland. Mature oaks, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets, and in the early morning, a fine mist often clings to the low-lying areas, lending a soft, almost ethereal quality to the landscape. The character of St. Francis is one of quiet resilience, a place where the routines of life unfold with a steady, predictable cadence, punctuated by the distant hum of the city and the closer, more intimate sounds of suburban living. The economic pulse of St. Francis, historically tied to the industries that grew along the lakefront and the railway lines, still echoes in its streetscapes, though the nature of work has shifted. Remnants of its manufacturing past can be seen in the sturdy, brick structures that dot the periphery, now often repurposed for smaller businesses and workshops. Its proximity to the larger urban center has always dictated its rhythm, providing both opportunities and a certain contemplative distance. For generations, families have put down roots here, drawn by a sense of community and the promise of a life lived at a more measured pace, a life where the changing seasons are as keenly observed as any local event.

About This St. Francis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. Francis, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.967516, -87.877583. 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 St. Francis and Milwaukee County.

Detailed location data for St. Francis includes the ZIP code (53235), telephone area code (608), county seat of Milwaukee County (Milwaukee), and school district assignment (St. Francis 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 St. Francis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.