53147 ZIP Code
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53147 |
| City/Town: | Lake Geneva |
| County: | Walworth |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,842 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,225 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,044 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,356 |
| Median Home Value: | $307,900 |
| Land Area: | 69.8 sq miles
180.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.7 sq miles
19.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.5582, -88.4519 |
Population Information (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,842 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,533 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,309 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 621 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 791 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,112 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,411 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,019 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,747 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,920 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,565 | 14.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,113 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,572 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,391 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 989 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 591 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $307,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,106 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,356 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,084 | 71.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,272 | 28.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,467 | 67.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,617 | 32.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,888 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 449 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 383 | 3.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,433 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,726 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,022 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,101 | 24.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,774 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53147 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,225 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,188 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,349 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,044 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,629 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,320 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 309 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,440 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,857 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 764 | 8.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 697 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,677 | 87.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 116 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 159 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 816 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,017 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,535 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,220 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,086 | 11.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53147 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 252 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 183 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 636 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 478 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 911 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,509 | 18.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,128 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,566 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 567 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 854 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53147 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,965 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 868 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 235 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 135 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 948 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53147 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 192 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 678 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,787 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 287 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 960 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 169 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 443 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 591 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,663 | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,719 | 18.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 518 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 174 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% | 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 (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,257 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,872 | 72.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,441 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,507 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53147 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,035 | 74.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,108 | 38.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,502 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 222 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 91 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 526 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53147 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,787 | 68.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 593 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 478 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 314 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,123 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 355 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 400 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 306 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53147 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 852 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,517 | 13.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,810 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 661 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,759 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,293 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 903 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 887 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,622 | 14.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53147 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 186 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,156 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,247 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,085 | 36.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,000 | 17.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 682 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53147 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,345 | 78.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 292 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,311 | 16.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 26 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53147 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 368 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,773 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,294 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,649 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53147 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 320 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 242 | 4.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 542 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,377 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,719 | 31.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 900 | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 197 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53147 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,809 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $747 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,106 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,084 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,984 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,179 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,376 | 17.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,298 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,870 | 23.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,943 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.73 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53147 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,327 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,053 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,381 | 59.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 158 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 600 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,022 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53147 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,870 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 63 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 211 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,551 | 40.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,130 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 915 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,499 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 537 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,764 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,140 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 167 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,130 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 843 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53147 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,544 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,236 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,272 | 56.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 961 | 43.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 717 | 32.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53147 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,964 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 144 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,878 | 1304.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,878 | 1304.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,878 | 1304.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 553 | 384.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 11.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,082 | 751.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 18.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53147 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,221 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,845 | 86.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,376 | 13.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,683 | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 642 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 43 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 8 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53147 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,084 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,689 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Lake Geneva, WI53147