53121 ZIP Code
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53121 |
| City/Town: | Elkhorn |
| County: | Walworth |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,868 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,308 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,308 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,587 |
| Median Home Value: | $261,100 |
| Land Area: | 114.4 sq miles
296.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7197, -88.5343 |
Population Information (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,868 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,346 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,522 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 948 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 898 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,115 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,034 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,190 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,150 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,281 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,301 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,777 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,387 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,430 | 12.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 997 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 360 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $261,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $970 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,587 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,698 | 89.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 889 | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,613 | 72.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,085 | 27.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,683 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 253 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 664 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,220 | 30.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,260 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,153 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,911 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,222 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,308 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,459 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,376 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,308 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,634 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,479 | 98.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 155 | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,954 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,489 | 81.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,549 | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 441 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,869 | 89.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 159 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 75 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 411 | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,299 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,334 | 7.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,631 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,428 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 62 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 121 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 130 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 194 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 372 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 367 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 771 | 10.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,627 | 21.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,221 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,546 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 789 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 681 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,245 | 78.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,061 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 279 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 676 | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 339 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,092 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,889 | 18.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 125 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 937 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 553 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 454 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 857 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,440 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 763 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 617 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 336 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.0% | 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 (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,751 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,880 | 78.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,739 | 30.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 851 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,991 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,654 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,223 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 253 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 162 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 518 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,285 | 73.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 560 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 128 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 239 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 762 | 8.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 227 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 254 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 132 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 291 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,719 | 20.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,642 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 672 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,185 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 589 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 423 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 478 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,513 | 17.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 87 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 510 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,524 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,418 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,749 | 20.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 299 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,815 | 75.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 708 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 930 | 12.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 71 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 83 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 177 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,176 | 28.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,300 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,045 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 163 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 285 | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 845 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,151 | 38.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,488 | 26.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 506 | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 100 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53121 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,673 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $724 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $970 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.38 |
Households (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,698 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,090 | 53.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,173 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,528 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,497 | 19.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,863 | 24.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,677 | 34.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,980 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,582 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,243 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 198 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 866 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,157 | 27.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,643 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 220 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 148 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,623 | 44.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,050 | 28.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 602 | 16.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,149 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,016 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,602 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,098 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 52 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,088 | 51.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 958 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,583 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,978 | 10.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,114 | 56.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 859 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 158 | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 5 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53121 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,088 | 95.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 72 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 780 | 1083.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 780 | 1083.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 780 | 1083.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 118 | 163.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 612 | 850.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 15.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,920 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,749 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,171 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,028 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 101 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53121 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,698 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,247 | 94.1% | 89.4% |
Elkhorn, WI53121