53120 ZIP Code — East Troy, WI

Walworth County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53120 is located in East Troy, Wisconsin, within Walworth County. It covers approximately 56.54 square miles and serves a population of 10,889 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53120

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $295,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,575. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53120 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,889

population

56.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53120 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53120

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53120. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Troy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53149 Mukwonago (7.1 mi) 53119 Eagle (7.9 mi) 53121 Elkhorn (8.3 mi) 53185 Waterford (9.7 mi) 53153 North Prairie (9.9 mi) 53103 Big Bend (11.1 mi) 53189 Waukesha (11.5 mi) 53156 Palmyra (12.1 mi) 53105 Burlington (12.7 mi) 53118 Dousman (13 mi) 53183 Wales (14.6 mi) 53150 Muskego (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,889
Population density	193 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	56.54 sq mi
Water area	1.99 sq mi
Latitude	42.7944
Longitude	-88.3995
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	262

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	37.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	22.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.3%	5.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

10,889

Population

193

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$91,575

Median household income

$47,861

Per capita income

$295,200

Median home value

$1,326

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

3,859

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

356

Under 5

351

285

5–9

281

355

10–14

350

273

15–19

269

362

20–24

355

536

25–34

527

639

35–44

628

696

45–54

684

376

55–59

369

583

60–64

574

677

65–74

666

294

75–84

289

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,337	21.5%
18 and over	8,552	78.5%
65 and over	2,040	18.7%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	10,494	94.6%
Two or more races	242	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	202	1.8%
Black or African American	75	0.7%
Asian	48	0.4%
Other race	30	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	37.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	22.8%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.3%	5.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	13.8%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$91,575

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 31.7%

$300k–$500k 30.8%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$295,200
Median rent / month	$1,326
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	9.4%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	18.3%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	18.5%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.0%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,573	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	441	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	457	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	873	20.1%
Households with children under 18	1,256	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,376	31.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	23.2%
Married	63.7%	57.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	1.2%	9.4%
Divorced	9.6%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	3.6%
Kindergarten	254	11.0%
Elementary school	995	43.1%
High school	433	18.8%
College / grad school	543	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Construction 10.7%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Professional & management 8.1%

Public administration 4.5%

Other services 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.4%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	29.3%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	24.7%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	9.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	606	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.4%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,182	93.5%
Spanish	38	0.4%
Other Indo-European	4	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	33	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,794	99.1%
Born in same state	10,718	98.4%
Born in different state	8,093	74.3%
Foreign born	76	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	95	0.9%
Not a US citizen	82	86.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,645	15.1%
Polish	836	7.7%
French	629	5.8%
English	426	3.9%
Arab	193	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	93	0.9%
Dutch	80	0.7%
Irish	60	0.6%
Norwegian	34	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53120

What city is ZIP code 53120 in?

ZIP code 53120 is primarily assigned to East Troy, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53120 in?

ZIP code 53120 falls within Walworth County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53120?

ZIP code 53120 has an estimated population of 10,889 residents, with a density of 193 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53120?

The median home value in ZIP code 53120 is $295,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53120?

The median household income in ZIP code 53120 is $91,575, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53120 in?

ZIP code 53120 observes the CST timezone.