53074 ZIP Code — Port Washington, WI
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53074 is located in Port Washington, Wisconsin, within Ozaukee County. It covers approximately 30.26 square miles and serves a population of 13,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53074
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 $254,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $74,348. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 36% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,343
population
30.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53074 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53074
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Port Washington | Acceptable |
| Port Washington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53004 Belgium (5.6 mi)
53080 Saukville (5.8 mi)
53024 Grafton (7.4 mi)
53021 Fredonia (8.3 mi)
53013 Cedar Grove (10.3 mi)
53012 Cedarburg (10.7 mi)
53075 Random Lake (12.8 mi)
53070 Oostburg (13.7 mi)
53097 Mequon (14 mi)
53092 Mequon (14.3 mi)
53095 West Bend (15.6 mi)
53001 Adell (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,343 |
| Population density | 441 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.4193 |
| Longitude | -87.8648 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 262 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 28.8% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.8% | 29.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 28.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 13.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
13,343
Population
441
People per sq mi
40.4
Median age
$74,348
Median household income
$41,203
Per capita income
$254,500
Median home value
$1,049
Median monthly rent
66.2%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
3,818
Housing units
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
395
Under 5
406
474
5–9
489
379
10–14
391
269
15–19
278
316
20–24
326
928
25–34
956
871
35–44
897
736
45–54
757
413
55–59
425
543
60–64
559
649
65–74
668
443
75–84
457
157
85+
161
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,866 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 10,477 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,535 | 19.0% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,301 | 89.6% |
| Two or more races | 449 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 380 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 201 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 200 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.3% | 28.8% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.8% | 29.2% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 28.8% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 13.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $74,348 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
6.8%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
39.0%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $254,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,049 |
| Owner occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter occupied | 33.8% |
| Vacant | 1.4% |
| Single-family detached | 60.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.9% |
| Electricity | 22.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,813 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 416 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,067 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,353 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,459 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,902 | 33.7% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 24.7% |
| Married | 56.4% | 52.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 240 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 129 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,346 | 51.3% |
| High school | 468 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 442 | 16.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.9%
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
5.3%
Public administration
5.2%
Other services
4.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.7% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 30.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.6% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 71.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 700 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.6% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,542 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 157 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 61 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,961 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 12,791 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,149 | 76.1% |
| Foreign born | 170 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 382 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 225 | 58.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,133 | 8.5% |
| French | 968 | 7.3% |
| Polish | 469 | 3.5% |
| English | 258 | 1.9% |
| Arab | 247 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 149 | 1.1% |
| German | 78 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 71 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53074
What city is ZIP code 53074 in?
ZIP code 53074 is primarily assigned to Port Washington, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53074 in?
ZIP code 53074 falls within Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 53074 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 53074 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 53074?
ZIP code 53074 has an estimated population of 13,343 residents, with a density of 441 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53074?
The median household income in ZIP code 53074 is $74,348, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53074?
The median home value in ZIP code 53074 is $254,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 53074 in?
ZIP code 53074 observes the CST timezone.