53115 ZIP Code — Delavan, WI
Walworth County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53115 is located in Delavan, Wisconsin, within Walworth County. It covers approximately 71.92 square miles and serves a population of 16,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262/608.
About ZIP code 53115
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $69,189. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,098
population
71.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53115 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53115
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53115. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Delavan | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53114 Darien (5.5 mi)
53121 Elkhorn (7.9 mi)
53191 Williams Bay (8.4 mi)
53505 Avalon (8.7 mi)
53184 Walworth (8.9 mi)
53585 Sharon (9.2 mi)
53125 Fontana (9.5 mi)
53190 Whitewater (10.3 mi)
53147 Lake Geneva (11.9 mi)
53525 Clinton (13.2 mi)
53546 Janesville (14.5 mi)
53563 Milton (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,098 |
| Population density | 224 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 127 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 71.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6591 |
| Longitude | -88.6596 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 262/608 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 37.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 34.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 22.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
16,098
Population
224
People per sq mi
42.0
Median age
$69,189
Median household income
$34,593
Per capita income
$206,200
Median home value
$969
Median monthly rent
70.8%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
6,631
Housing units
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
340
Under 5
317
538
5–9
501
474
10–14
442
577
15–19
537
527
20–24
490
993
25–34
924
981
35–44
913
990
45–54
922
508
55–59
473
722
60–64
672
944
65–74
878
443
75–84
412
300
85+
280
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,246 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 12,852 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,257 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 42.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.7%
Hispanic or Latino
12.1%
Two or more races
8.8%
Other race
4.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,505 | 73.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,224 | 12.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,613 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 755 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 37.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 34.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 22.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
17.4%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $69,189 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
27.5%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,200 |
| Median rent / month | $969 |
| Owner occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter occupied | 29.2% |
| Vacant | 22.7% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.6% |
| Electricity | 10.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,247 | 49.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 462 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,302 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,608 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,617 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,373 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 27.0% |
| Married | 50.9% | 51.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
35.4%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 249 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 309 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,511 | 42.1% |
| High school | 887 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 633 | 17.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.3%
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
6.3%
Other services
4.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Public administration
2.9%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Information
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.4% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 23.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.4% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
3.6%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| High blood pressure | 30.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 976 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.0% |
| Public insurance | 39.4% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,441 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 966 | 6.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 935 | 6.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,978 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 14,814 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 9,426 | 58.6% |
| Foreign born | 164 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,120 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 348 | 31.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,934 | 12% |
| French | 1,237 | 7.7% |
| Polish | 926 | 5.8% |
| English | 731 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 576 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 186 | 1.2% |
| Norwegian | 106 | 0.7% |
| German | 17 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53115
What city is ZIP code 53115 in?
ZIP code 53115 is primarily assigned to Delavan, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53115 in?
ZIP code 53115 falls within Walworth County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 53115 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 53115 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 53115?
ZIP code 53115 has an estimated population of 16,098 residents, with a density of 224 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53115?
The median home value in ZIP code 53115 is $206,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53115?
The median household income in ZIP code 53115 is $69,189, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53115 in?
ZIP code 53115 observes the CST timezone.