53188 ZIP Code
Waukesha, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53188 |
| City/Town: | Waukesha |
| County: | Waukesha |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,078 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,409 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,312 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,394 |
| Median Home Value: | $292,300 |
| Land Area: | 26.8 sq miles
69.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0200, -88.2944 |
Population Information (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,078 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,988 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,090 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,217 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,819 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,959 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,911 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,263 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,059 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,182 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,835 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,727 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,523 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,433 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,386 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 764 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $292,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,169 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,394 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,095 | 97.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 299 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,340 | 66.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,755 | 33.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,909 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 339 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 662 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,167 | 21.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,904 | 20.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,582 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,060 | 29.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,195 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53188 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,409 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,325 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,269 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,312 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,260 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,683 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 570 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,282 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,835 | 84.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,715 | 9.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,069 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 64 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,631 | 87.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,300 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 73 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 959 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 522 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,593 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,399 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,033 | 8.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,132 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 330 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 519 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53188 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 422 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 457 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 583 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,109 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,373 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,271 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,172 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,917 | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,421 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,370 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53188 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,028 | 80.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,089 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 89 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 94 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 106 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,845 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53188 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,126 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,587 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 433 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,117 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 765 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 289 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,200 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,750 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,286 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,378 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,054 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 638 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 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 (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,509 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,045 | 76.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,734 | 28.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,987 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53188 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,467 | 81.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,288 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,339 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 600 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 153 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,202 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53188 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,442 | 58.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,190 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 450 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 539 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 516 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 955 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,150 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 152 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53188 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 586 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,482 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,667 | 18.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,583 | 17.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,182 | 22.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,537 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,338 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 258 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 737 | 5.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53188 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 416 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,846 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,410 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,066 | 42.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,346 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 310 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53188 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,983 | 70.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 193 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,412 | 24.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 135 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 56 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 103 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 187 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53188 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 839 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,658 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,942 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,656 | 18.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53188 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 302 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 75 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 255 | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 967 | 10.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,326 | 35.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,605 | 38.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 782 | 8.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53188 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,825 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $752 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,169 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,095 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,105 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,627 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,558 | 18.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,547 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,044 | 28.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,878 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53188 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,666 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,275 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,509 | 54.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 266 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,470 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,071 | 29.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53188 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,276 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 502 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 569 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,847 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,576 | 21.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,782 | 24.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,805 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,310 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,496 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,401 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,694 | 49.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,443 | 42.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53188 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,902 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,712 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,481 | 52.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,212 | 46.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 623 | 13.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53188 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,080 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 287 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,998 | 696.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,998 | 696.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,998 | 696.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 454 | 158.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 10 | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 926 | 322.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53188 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,861 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,787 | 90.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,074 | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,832 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 859 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 371 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 12 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53188 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,095 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,512 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Waukesha, WI53188