53149 ZIP Code — Mukwonago, WI
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53149 is located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. It covers approximately 57.90 square miles and serves a population of 19,533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53149
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 $365,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $112,002. The poverty rate of 2% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,533
population
57.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53149 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53149
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53149. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mukwonago | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53189 Waukesha (4.4 mi)
53153 North Prairie (4.5 mi)
53103 Big Bend (6.3 mi)
53120 East Troy (7.1 mi)
53119 Eagle (7.2 mi)
53183 Wales (8.3 mi)
53118 Dousman (9.3 mi)
53185 Waterford (9.8 mi)
53188 Waukesha (10 mi)
53150 Muskego (10.7 mi)
53018 Delafield (10.9 mi)
53186 Waukesha (11.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,533 |
| Population density | 337 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 57.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.68 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8885 |
| Longitude | -88.3431 |
| 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 | 18.9% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.5% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.9% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
19,533
Population
337
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$112,002
Median household income
$50,712
Per capita income
$365,200
Median home value
$1,085
Median monthly rent
85.2%
Home ownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
6,431
Housing units
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
517
Under 5
501
576
5–9
558
647
10–14
627
633
15–19
613
483
20–24
469
903
25–34
875
1,446
35–44
1,402
1,382
45–54
1,340
913
55–59
884
757
60–64
734
1,100
65–74
1,065
433
75–84
420
130
85+
125
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,378 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 15,155 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,273 | 16.8% |
| Median age | 43.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
0.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,031 | 89.4% |
| Two or more races | 838 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 637 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 370 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 120 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.9% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.7% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 38.5% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.9% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
6.4%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
15.8%
$200k+
17.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.8% |
| $200k+ | 17.5% |
| Median income | $112,002 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
22.1%
$300k–$500k
50.8%
$500k–$1M
16.7%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $365,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,085 |
| Owner occupied | 85.2% |
| Renter occupied | 14.8% |
| Vacant | 3.1% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.0% |
| Electricity | 17.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,861 | 66.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 332 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 992 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,096 | 15.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,411 | 33.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,100 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 20.1% |
| Married | 62.0% | 63.8% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 266 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,055 | 46.0% |
| High school | 1,104 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 886 | 19.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Retail trade
10.7%
Professional & management
10.3%
Construction
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 10.0% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
2.3%
Under 18 years
1.3%
18 and over
2.5%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
6.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 25.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 77.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 981 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.0% |
| Public insurance | 22.8% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,515 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 296 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 92 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 200 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,956 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 18,929 | 96.9% |
| Born in different state | 15,577 | 79.7% |
| Foreign born | 27 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 577 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 311 | 53.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,013 | 10.3% |
| French | 1,685 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 919 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 511 | 2.6% |
| English | 421 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 244 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 180 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 81 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53149
What city is ZIP code 53149 in?
ZIP code 53149 is primarily assigned to Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53149 in?
ZIP code 53149 falls within Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53149 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 53149 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53149?
The median home value in ZIP code 53149 is $365,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53149?
The median household income in ZIP code 53149 is $112,002, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 53149?
ZIP code 53149 has an estimated population of 19,533 residents, with a density of 337 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 53149 in?
ZIP code 53149 observes the CST timezone.