53017 ZIP Code — Colgate, WI

Washington County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53017 is located in Colgate, Wisconsin, within Washington County. It covers approximately 17.25 square miles and serves a population of 5,369 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53017

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $413,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($141,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 53017 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

5,369

population

17.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colgate	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53033 Hubertus (2.5 mi) 53089 Sussex (3.9 mi) 53076 Richfield (4.8 mi) 53046 Lannon (5.6 mi) 53022 Germantown (6.6 mi) 53029 Hartland (6.7 mi) 53051 Menomonee Falls (7.5 mi) 53086 Slinger (8.3 mi) 53072 Pewaukee (8.6 mi) 53072 Pewaukee (8.6 mi) 53037 Jackson (9.2 mi) 53027 Hartford (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,369
Population density	311 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	17.25 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	43.2049
Longitude	-88.2506
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	8.6%	29.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	55.4%	29.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	14.7%	7.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,369

Population

311

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$141,250

Median household income

$57,628

Per capita income

$413,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.5%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

1,815

Housing units

54.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

108

158

5–9

140

229

10–14

201

204

15–19

179

201

20–24

176

347

25–34

306

236

35–44

208

406

45–54

357

298

55–59

263

275

60–64

242

227

65–74

200

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,239	23.1%
18 and over	4,130	76.9%
65 and over	712	13.3%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	5,202	96.9%
Two or more races	127	2.4%
Black or African American	21	0.4%
Asian	19	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.6%	29.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	55.4%	29.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	14.7%	7.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 3.1%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 28.9%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k+ 22.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	3.1%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	28.9%
$150k–$200k	23.2%
$200k+	22.6%
Median income	$141,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 58.1%

$500k–$1M 19.5%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$413,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.5%
Renter occupied	1.5%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	20.0%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.6%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	32.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	4.6%
2 vehicles	56.1%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.5%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,630	88.5%
Cohabiting couple	28	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	112	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	72	3.9%
Households with children under 18	704	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	458	24.9%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	16.5%
Married	69.9%	79.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.2%	2.1%
Divorced	3.3%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 18.8%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 40.0%

Graduate / professional 14.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	54.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	155	11.5%
Kindergarten	42	3.1%
Elementary school	473	35.1%
High school	435	32.3%
College / grad school	243	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.4%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 8.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 5.8%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Construction 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Public administration 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.6%
Service	5.3%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 1.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	27.9%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	24.1%
No physical activity	15.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	76.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	7.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	8.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.7%
Public insurance	16.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,138	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,279	98.3%
Born in same state	5,279	98.3%
Born in different state	4,595	85.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	90	1.7%
Not a US citizen	90	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,044	19.4%
Arab	278	5.2%
French	270	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	160	3%
English	67	1.2%
German	24	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53017

What city is ZIP code 53017 in?

ZIP code 53017 is primarily assigned to Colgate, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53017 in?

ZIP code 53017 falls within Washington County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53017 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 53017 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53017?

54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53017?

The median household income in ZIP code 53017 is $141,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53017?

The median home value in ZIP code 53017 is $413,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 53017 in?

ZIP code 53017 observes the CST timezone.