53185 ZIP Code
Waterford, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53185 |
| City/Town: | Waterford |
| County: | Racine |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,578 |
| Median Household Income: | $101,188 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,307 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,924 |
| Median Home Value: | $335,500 |
| Land Area: | 45.7 sq miles
118.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7982, -88.1945 |
Population Information (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,578 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,554 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,024 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 46.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 832 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,233 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,198 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,248 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 860 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,402 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,230 | 12.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,619 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,915 | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,632 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,199 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 991 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 219 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $335,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,134 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,924 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,381 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 543 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,139 | 83.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,242 | 16.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,207 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 191 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 372 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,829 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,552 | 19.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,806 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,017 | 22.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,440 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53185 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $101,188 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,133 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $130,102 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,307 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,906 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,612 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 281 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,156 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,619 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,283 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 705 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,212 | 92.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 63 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 174 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 242 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 813 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 641 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 842 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 655 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 152 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53185 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 184 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 105 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 270 | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 443 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 407 | 5.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,150 | 15.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,103 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,714 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,037 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 968 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53185 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,359 | 78.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 492 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 79 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 198 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,057 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53185 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 169 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,282 | 12.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,824 | 17.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 212 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,218 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 325 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 83 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 625 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 915 | 8.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,642 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 635 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 406 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 276 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.7% | 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 (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,936 | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,487 | 83.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,125 | 27.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 621 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53185 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,918 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,454 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,198 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 208 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 82 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 383 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53185 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,365 | 80.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 597 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 402 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 101 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 262 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 52 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 62 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 83 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53185 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 136 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 412 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,199 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,923 | 24.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,008 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 610 | 7.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 489 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 881 | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 335 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 931 | 11.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53185 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 51 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 390 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,496 | 18.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,238 | 53.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,570 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53185 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,825 | 78.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 340 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,050 | 14.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 70 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 68 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53185 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 99 | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,854 | 25.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,194 | 43.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,234 | 30.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53185 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 32 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 173 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 184 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 351 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,641 | 26.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,887 | 47.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 810 | 13.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53185 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,980 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $724 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,134 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.38 |
Households (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,381 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,533 | 61.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,508 | 20.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,094 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,373 | 18.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,106 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,328 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53185 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,853 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,902 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,886 | 62.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 216 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 818 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,505 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53185 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,100 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 253 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 224 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,053 | 50.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 857 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 713 | 17.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,642 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 826 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,557 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,722 | 9.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 116 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 882 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 724 | 42.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53185 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,440 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,102 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,162 | 55.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 833 | 39.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 345 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 107 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53185 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,227 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 81 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 351 | 433.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 351 | 433.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 351 | 433.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 169 | 208.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 70 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 13.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53185 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,746 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,172 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 574 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 272 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 210 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 78 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53185 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,381 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,089 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Waterford, WI53185