53027 ZIP Code — Hartford, WI
Washington County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53027 is located in Hartford, Wisconsin, within Washington County. It covers approximately 90.99 square miles and serves a population of 23,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53027
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 $275,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $78,774. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,394
population
90.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53027 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53027
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hartford | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53086 Slinger (4.8 mi)
53078 Rubicon (5.3 mi)
53033 Hubertus (7.5 mi)
53076 Richfield (8.4 mi)
53099 Woodland (8.6 mi)
53059 Neosho (8.9 mi)
53017 Colgate (9.7 mi)
53035 Iron Ridge (10 mi)
53002 Allenton (10.5 mi)
53095 West Bend (10.6 mi)
53037 Jackson (10.8 mi)
53091 Theresa (12.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,394 |
| Population density | 257 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 90.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.3179 |
| Longitude | -88.3637 |
| 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 | 32.9% | 29.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 29.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
23,394
Population
257
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$78,774
Median household income
$40,394
Per capita income
$275,400
Median home value
$1,005
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
7,341
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
510
Under 5
518
753
5–9
767
896
10–14
911
832
15–19
847
565
20–24
574
1,323
25–34
1,346
1,373
35–44
1,397
1,608
45–54
1,636
973
55–59
990
697
60–64
709
1,154
65–74
1,174
650
75–84
662
262
85+
267
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,257 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,137 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 4,169 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 41.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,375 | 88.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,182 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 725 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 310 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 266 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 164 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.9% | 29.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.8% | 34.1% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 29.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 7.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $78,774 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
5.1%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
33.8%
$300k–$500k
34.4%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,005 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.8% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,168 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 771 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,491 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,132 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,993 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,047 | 31.9% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 25.7% |
| Married | 58.7% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 330 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,779 | 50.3% |
| High school | 1,384 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 869 | 15.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.5%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Retail trade
10.4%
Professional & management
8.2%
Construction
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.1% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
7.1%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
36.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,251 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,366 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 203 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 148 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,886 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 22,819 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,299 | 82.5% |
| Foreign born | 67 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 508 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 319 | 62.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,203 | 13.7% |
| French | 1,393 | 6% |
| Polish | 930 | 4% |
| Arab | 731 | 3.1% |
| English | 518 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 267 | 1.1% |
| Dutch | 179 | 0.8% |
| German | 134 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53027
What city is ZIP code 53027 in?
ZIP code 53027 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53027 in?
ZIP code 53027 falls within Washington County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53027?
ZIP code 53027 has an estimated population of 23,394 residents, with a density of 257 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53027?
The median home value in ZIP code 53027 is $275,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53027?
The median household income in ZIP code 53027 is $78,774, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53027 in?
ZIP code 53027 observes the CST timezone.