53186 ZIP Code
Waukesha, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 53186 |
| City/Town: | Waukesha |
| County: | Waukesha |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,672 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,602 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,236 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,116 |
| Median Home Value: | $256,800 |
| Land Area: | 12.6 sq miles
32.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0222, -88.2047 |
Population Information (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,672 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,521 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,151 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,384 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,304 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,525 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,768 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,664 | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,409 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,062 | 12.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,517 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,074 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,282 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,823 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,057 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 803 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $256,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,111 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,116 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,702 | 97.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 414 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,027 | 54.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,675 | 45.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,027 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 359 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 927 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,919 | 21.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,802 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,427 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,855 | 29.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,738 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53186 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,602 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,830 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,620 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,236 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,205 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,645 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 540 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,839 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,086 | 87.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,863 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 666 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,766 | 85.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 836 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 195 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,024 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 878 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,973 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,286 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,336 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,931 | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 621 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 780 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53186 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 552 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 402 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,112 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 954 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,257 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,449 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,040 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,926 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,191 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 819 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53186 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,670 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,215 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 216 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,055 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 400 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,787 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53186 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,249 | 6.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,095 | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 539 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,821 | 9.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,037 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 230 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,340 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,329 | 11.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,595 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,111 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 872 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 376 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 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 (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,340 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,921 | 77.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,705 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,220 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53186 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,665 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,392 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,469 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 516 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 275 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 981 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53186 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,556 | 50.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 745 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 760 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 899 | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 939 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 712 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,463 | 22.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 42 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53186 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 581 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 935 | 6.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,359 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,944 | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,408 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,713 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,514 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 508 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,109 | 20.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53186 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 733 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,025 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,032 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,802 | 31.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,237 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 287 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53186 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,410 | 70.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 301 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,554 | 24.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 123 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 117 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 156 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53186 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 733 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,898 | 40.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,948 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,123 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53186 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 151 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 126 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 560 | 7.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,203 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,084 | 38.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,642 | 32.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 228 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53186 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,710 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $658 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,111 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,702 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,441 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,973 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,258 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,784 | 25.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,031 | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,142 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53186 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,433 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,122 | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,654 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,381 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,315 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53186 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,737 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 291 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,260 | 29.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,744 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,271 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,054 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,571 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,560 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,072 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 139 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,040 | 50.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,893 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53186 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,224 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,043 | 17.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,374 | 39.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,465 | 57.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,033 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 204 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53186 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,342 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 398 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,330 | 585.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,330 | 585.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,330 | 585.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 237 | 59.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,386 | 348.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53186 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,288 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,906 | 89.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,382 | 10.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,500 | 7.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 410 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 463 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53186 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,702 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,986 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Waukesha, WI53186