53022 ZIP Code — Germantown, WI
Washington County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53022 is located in Germantown, Wisconsin, within Washington County. It covers approximately 27.71 square miles and serves a population of 19,903 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53022
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $102,103. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
19,903
population
27.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53022 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53022
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Germantown | Acceptable |
| Germantown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53076 Richfield (4.8 mi)
53037 Jackson (5.7 mi)
53046 Lannon (5.9 mi)
53051 Menomonee Falls (6 mi)
53017 Colgate (6.6 mi)
53033 Hubertus (6.8 mi)
53224 Milwaukee (6.8 mi)
53097 Mequon (7.2 mi)
53012 Cedarburg (7.7 mi)
53223 Milwaukee (8.4 mi)
53089 Sussex (8.5 mi)
53092 Mequon (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,903 |
| Population density | 718 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 27.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2359 |
| Longitude | -88.1273 |
| 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 | 26.0% | 29.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 29.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.3% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
19,903
Population
718
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$102,103
Median household income
$49,457
Per capita income
$330,900
Median home value
$1,270
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
6,524
Housing units
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
514
Under 5
527
449
5–9
460
803
10–14
823
625
15–19
640
461
20–24
473
882
25–34
904
1,544
35–44
1,581
1,397
45–54
1,432
811
55–59
830
780
60–64
800
771
65–74
790
602
75–84
617
191
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,615 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 15,288 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,167 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.6%
Asian
5.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Black or African American
2.2%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,332 | 84.6% |
| Asian | 1,117 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 803 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 591 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 448 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 159 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.0% | 29.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.9% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.8% | 29.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.3% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
2.9%
$25k–$35k
2.8%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $102,103 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
24.4%
$300k–$500k
46.4%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,270 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 62.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% |
| 3 or more | 20.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.0% |
| Electricity | 23.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,607 | 57.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 615 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,047 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,683 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,572 | 32.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,198 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 23.1% |
| Married | 58.6% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
21.5%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
32.0%
Graduate / professional
16.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 239 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 137 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,133 | 45.8% |
| High school | 1,222 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 931 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Manufacturing
18.2%
Finance & real estate
11.3%
Retail trade
10.3%
Professional & management
9.5%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.0% |
| Service | 11.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.5% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 2.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.4%
Under 18 years
1.4%
18 and over
4.0%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
8.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 23.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 7.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 75.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 907 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 and over | 23.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.9% |
| Public insurance | 22.0% |
| No insurance | 2.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,862 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 452 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 31 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 195 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 205 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,797 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 18,580 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,205 | 76.4% |
| Foreign born | 217 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,106 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 751 | 67.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,795 | 9% |
| French | 1,088 | 5.5% |
| Polish | 772 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 471 | 2.4% |
| English | 271 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 236 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 204 | 1% |
| German | 199 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53022
What city is ZIP code 53022 in?
ZIP code 53022 is primarily assigned to Germantown, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53022 in?
ZIP code 53022 falls within Washington County, Wisconsin.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53022?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53022?
The median home value in ZIP code 53022 is $330,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 53022?
ZIP code 53022 has an estimated population of 19,903 residents, with a density of 718 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53022?
The median household income in ZIP code 53022 is $102,103, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53022 in?
ZIP code 53022 observes the CST timezone.