53089 ZIP Code — Sussex, WI
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53089 is located in Sussex, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. It covers approximately 26.86 square miles and serves a population of 19,817 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53089
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $363,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $106,921. The poverty rate of 5% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
19,817
population
26.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53089 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53089
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sussex | Acceptable |
| Sussex | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53017 Colgate (3.9 mi)
53046 Lannon (4.1 mi)
53029 Hartland (4.8 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (4.8 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (4.8 mi)
53051 Menomonee Falls (6.1 mi)
53033 Hubertus (6.3 mi)
53045 Brookfield (7.6 mi)
53058 Nashotah (8.4 mi)
53076 Richfield (8.4 mi)
53186 Waukesha (8.4 mi)
53022 Germantown (8.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,817 |
| Population density | 738 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1488 |
| Longitude | -88.2451 |
| 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 | 25.3% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
19,817
Population
738
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$106,921
Median household income
$50,733
Per capita income
$363,200
Median home value
$1,259
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
4.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
6,085
Housing units
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
503
Under 5
513
709
5–9
724
818
10–14
835
710
15–19
725
410
20–24
419
981
25–34
1,003
1,518
35–44
1,551
1,281
45–54
1,309
788
55–59
805
710
60–64
726
711
65–74
726
504
75–84
515
160
85+
163
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,996 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 14,821 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,779 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.1%
Asian
5.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,888 | 88.1% |
| Asian | 1,114 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 491 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 127 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.3% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.9% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.8% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
6.6%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
18.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 18.2% |
| Median income | $106,921 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
0.9%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
$300k–$500k
46.7%
$500k–$1M
18.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $363,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,259 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
| Single-family detached | 72.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.5% |
| Electricity | 19.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,469 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 469 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 984 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,564 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,572 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,982 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 20.9% |
| Married | 61.8% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
18.9%
Some college, no degree
23.0%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
33.3%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 357 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,396 | 45.5% |
| High school | 1,197 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 910 | 17.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Retail trade
13.9%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Professional & management
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Public administration
1.5%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.9% |
| Service | 11.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 90.2% |
| Government | 6.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 16.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.8%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
1.1%
Female-led households
14.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.8% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 78.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 7.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 612 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.7% |
| Public insurance | 19.8% |
| No insurance | 1.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,801 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 306 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 108 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 185 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,925 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 18,869 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,829 | 79.9% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 892 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 443 | 49.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,575 | 13% |
| French | 1,230 | 6.2% |
| Polish | 850 | 4.3% |
| English | 427 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 348 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 140 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 95 | 0.5% |
| German | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53089
What city is ZIP code 53089 in?
ZIP code 53089 is primarily assigned to Sussex, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53089 in?
ZIP code 53089 falls within Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53089?
The median home value in ZIP code 53089 is $363,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53089?
The median household income in ZIP code 53089 is $106,921, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 53089?
ZIP code 53089 has an estimated population of 19,817 residents, with a density of 738 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 53089 in?
ZIP code 53089 observes the CST timezone.