53151 ZIP Code
New Berlin, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53151 |
| City/Town: | New Berlin |
| County: | Waukesha |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,507 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,250 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,801 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,379 |
| Median Home Value: | $326,400 |
| Land Area: | 17.5 sq miles
45.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9739, -88.0956 |
Population Information (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,507 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,278 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,229 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,747 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,893 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,445 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,571 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,928 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,435 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,067 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,936 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,830 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,541 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,057 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,024 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,033 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $326,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,385 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,379 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,067 | 97.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 312 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,262 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,805 | 27.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,923 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 210 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 399 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,345 | 22.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,068 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,686 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,409 | 31.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,806 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53151 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,250 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,352 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $120,855 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,801 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,918 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,341 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 538 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,141 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,021 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,797 | 10.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 497 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,581 | 87.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 322 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,015 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 318 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,222 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 775 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,136 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 670 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 261 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 171 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53151 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 218 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 249 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 439 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 926 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 980 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,282 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,195 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,194 | 22.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,574 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,010 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53151 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,172 | 81.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 807 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 31 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,020 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53151 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 988 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,070 | 17.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 720 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,241 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 636 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 256 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,147 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,756 | 10.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,083 | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 899 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 931 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 566 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.1% | 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 (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,308 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,382 | 84.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,581 | 26.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,032 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53151 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,310 | 73.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,191 | 36.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,663 | 33.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 281 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 97 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 416 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53151 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,401 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,127 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 43 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 330 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 793 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 737 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,930 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53151 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 732 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,385 | 9.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,149 | 21.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,419 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,131 | 14.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,973 | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,812 | 12.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 394 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 354 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53151 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 203 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,323 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,567 | 24.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,392 | 44.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,470 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 424 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53151 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,021 | 78.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 209 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,447 | 17.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 170 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53151 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 321 | 2.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,245 | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,010 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,491 | 17.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53151 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 268 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 156 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 539 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,330 | 32.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,752 | 46.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,088 | 10.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53151 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,054 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $750 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,385 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.84 | 2.38 |
Households (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,067 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,409 | 59.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,851 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,889 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,165 | 22.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,553 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,276 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53151 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,586 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,386 | 24.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,810 | 64.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 251 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,080 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,636 | 19.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53151 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,087 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 439 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 365 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,510 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,414 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,359 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,311 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,705 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,340 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,089 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,059 | 34.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,841 | 59.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53151 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,361 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,842 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 893 | 31.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,787 | 62.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 267 | 9.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 162 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53151 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,201 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 328 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,306 | 703.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,306 | 703.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,306 | 703.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 536 | 163.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 33 | 10.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 32 | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 264 | 80.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 14.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53151 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,760 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,362 | 92.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,398 | 7.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 563 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 951 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 877 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53151 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,067 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,466 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
New Berlin, WI53151