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Greendale, WI
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53129.
Population
14,594
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,622
ZIP codes
1
Greendale and its ZIP codes
Greendale at a glance
- Greendale is about 24 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 64th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $94,769, 22% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $314,200 (18% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,252 a month.
Local data for Greendale, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greendale, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,769
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$314,200
Median rent
$1,252/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.3%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,043), Polish Americans (2,932), Irish Americans (1,541).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milwaukee County. PPP loans are for Greendale.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,113
467,199 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,166
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.36B
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
PPP loans
$17.03M
278 loans, 2,082 jobs reported
How people get to work
Greendale, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greendale, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,063
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greendale, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
ZIP codes in Greendale
1 in or overlapping Greendale. Population shown
Cities near Greendale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenfieldCity | 1.7 mi | 11.5 |
| Hales CornersVillage | 2.6 mi | 3.2 |
| FranklinCity | 3.6 mi | 34.6 |
| West AllisCity | 5 mi | 11.4 |
| West MilwaukeeVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Oak CreekCity | 6.1 mi | 28.4 |
| CudahyCity | 6.8 mi | 4.8 |
| St. FrancisCity | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| New BerlinCity | 7 mi | 36.4 |
| South MilwaukeeCity | 7.1 mi | 4.8 |
| MuskegoCity | 7.5 mi | 31.6 |
| MilwaukeeCity | 8.9 mi | 96.2 |
| Elm GroveVillage | 9 mi | 3.3 |
| WauwatosaCity | 9.5 mi | 13.2 |
| RaymondVillage | 9.6 mi | 35.7 |
| BrookfieldCity | 11 mi | 27.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greendale, WI in?
- Greendale is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Greendale, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greendale include 53129.
- What is the population of Greendale, WI?
- About 14,594 people live in Greendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greendale?
- Nearby places include Greenfield (1.7 mi), Hales Corners (2.6 mi), Franklin (3.6 mi), West Allis (5 mi), West Milwaukee (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023