Zilwaukee, Michigan

About Zilwaukee

Set in the eastern part of Michigan, Zilwaukee is a small town with an estimated population of 1,493.

Zilwaukee holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.

📰 Zilwaukee News Today

• Roberta Plaugher Obituary Aug 7, 2026 - W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors W. L. Case & Company Funeral Directors · Aug 7
• A vehicle crash may have led to ICE arresting 9 workers in Saginaw Township Spectrum News · Jul 31
• Police chief defends his actions after a traffic crash led ICE to Saginaw County MLive.com · Jul 30
• Bay City man's body found along Saginaw River in Zilwaukee Township WJRT ABC12 · May 15
• Zilwaukee Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Zilwaukee Unique

• The only place in America named Zilwaukee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Zilwaukee

• Applebee's — american
• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Texas Roadhouse — steak house
• Big O Burgers & Barbecue — barbecue
• Bob Evans — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Chen's Mongolian Grill — chinese
• Chili's — tex-mex
• Coco Loco

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese
• Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum · Museum
• Kokomo's Family Fun Center · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Zilwaukee

• Zilwaukee Boat Ramp reviews ★
• Crow Island State Game Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Elmer Lange Park reviews ★
• Fireman’s Park reviews ★
• Krossroad Park reviews ★
• President's Courtyard reviews ★
• William H. Haithco Recreation Area reviews ★
• Zilwaukee Memorial Park reviews ★
• Zilwaukee Riverfront Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Zilwaukee

🏘️ Nearby Communities