53094 ZIP Code
Watertown, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53094 |
| City/Town: | Watertown |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,507 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,883 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,573 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,356 |
| Median Home Value: | $208,900 |
| Land Area: | 88.8 sq miles
230.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1440, -88.7320 |
Population Information (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,507 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,975 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,532 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,205 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,005 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,092 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,405 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,478 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,057 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,140 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,343 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,261 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,376 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,800 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,118 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 227 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $208,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $999 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,356 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,096 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 260 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,607 | 64.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,489 | 35.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,322 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 371 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 664 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,123 | 33.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,901 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,479 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,154 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 630 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53094 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,883 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,996 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,899 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,573 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,369 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,920 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 443 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,609 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,691 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 901 | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 318 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,144 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 74 | 0.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 197 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,020 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 852 | 4.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,517 | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,046 | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 128 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 343 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53094 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 181 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 64 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 431 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 581 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 814 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,650 | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 989 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,595 | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 574 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 217 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53094 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,409 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,185 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 290 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 181 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 509 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53094 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 187 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 550 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,434 | 24.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 198 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,551 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 298 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 243 | 2.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 669 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,528 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 454 | 4.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 511 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 155 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,457 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,472 | 72.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,725 | 36.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,040 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53094 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,619 | 79.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,359 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,736 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 218 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 122 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 819 | 11.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53094 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,070 | 68.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 179 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 550 | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 367 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 502 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 132 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 536 | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53094 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 316 | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 927 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 775 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 314 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 980 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 396 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 594 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 390 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,643 | 35.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53094 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 66 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 811 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,713 | 23.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,392 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,085 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 289 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53094 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,813 | 67.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 607 | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,358 | 19.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 37 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 120 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 117 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53094 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 428 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,064 | 29.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,896 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,708 | 24.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53094 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 122 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 181 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 763 | 16.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,074 | 23.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,375 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 765 | 16.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 263 | 5.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 64 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53094 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,581 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $600 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $999 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,096 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,545 | 50.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,190 | 16.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,139 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,785 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,221 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,132 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53094 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,270 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,639 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,714 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 609 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,354 | 32.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53094 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,129 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 166 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,598 | 38.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 956 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,192 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,403 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,186 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,497 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,062 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 103 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,164 | 56.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 795 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53094 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,440 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,934 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 543 | 28.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,377 | 71.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 247 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 14 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53094 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,054 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 106 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 453 | 427.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 453 | 427.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 453 | 427.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 118 | 111.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 17.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 211 | 199.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 40.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53094 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,511 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 791 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 546 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 230 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53094 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,096 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,584 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Watertown, WI53094