Waukesha Wisconsin Map

About Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha is a locality in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. It has a population of 71,233. The population density is 1070.7 people per km². Waukesha is located at 43.0117°N, 88.2315°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 53186.

Waukesha, a city of quiet ambition, unfolds across a landscape shaped by glacial history and the persistent flow of its namesake river. It lies 6.7 miles west-north-west of New Berlin, WI (from New Berlin, WI: bearing 291°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Brookfield. Rolling terrain, a legacy of the ice ages, gives way to fertile plains, where the Fox River, a meandering artery, carves its serpentine path. The air here, especially in the hushed moments of late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the coming chill of Wisconsin winters, a subtle perfume of damp earth and distant pine. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards the sky, lend a venerable air to the residential streets, their leaves, in their seasonal transformations, painting the neighborhoods in hues of emerald, gold, and rust. The story of Waukesha is deeply intertwined with the healing waters that once drew visitors from afar, a mineral spring reputation that predates its modern industrial hum. For a time, this was a destination for those seeking the restorative properties of the earth’s bounty, a legacy that still whispers in the names of some of its thoroughfares. Later, the city found its footing in manufacturing, its factories once echoing with the clatter of industry, contributing to the region’s economic pulse. Today, Waukesha continues to evolve, its character a blend of its historic past and a present focused on diverse businesses and a community spirit that values its green spaces and the accessible charm of its downtown core. The river, a constant companion, flows onward, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in Waukesha.

About This Waukesha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Waukesha, Wisconsin — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.011678, -88.231481. 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 Waukesha and Waukesha County.

Detailed location data for Waukesha includes the ZIP code (53186), telephone area code (608), county seat of Waukesha County (Waukesha), and school district assignment (Waukesha 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 Waukesha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.