53183 ZIP Code — Wales, WI

Waukesha County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53183 is located in Wales, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. It covers approximately 3.54 square miles and serves a population of 3,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53183

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 $360,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($112,857) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 53183 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,081

population

3.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53183 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53183

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53183. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wales	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53018 Delafield (2.6 mi) 53188 Waukesha (4.4 mi) 53153 North Prairie (4.9 mi) 53189 Waukesha (6 mi) 53118 Dousman (6.1 mi) 53058 Nashotah (7.4 mi) 53072 Pewaukee (7.8 mi) 53072 Pewaukee (7.8 mi) 53069 Okauchee (8.1 mi) 53149 Mukwonago (8.3 mi) 53186 Waukesha (8.4 mi) 53029 Hartland (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,081
Population density	870 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	3.54 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.0054
Longitude	-88.3772
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	15.1%	26.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	32.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	24.1%	12.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,081

Population

870

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$112,857

Median household income

$55,132

Per capita income

$360,600

Median home value

$1,407

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

2.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

989

Housing units

50.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

129

5–9

104

10–14

15–19

20–24

231

25–34

185

294

35–44

237

172

45–54

138

143

55–59

115

114

60–64

177

65–74

142

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	22.4%
18 and over	2,391	77.6%
65 and over	535	17.4%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Asian 1.8%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,965	95.9%
Asian	57	1.8%
Two or more races	32	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	20	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.4%
Other race	4	0.1%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.1%	26.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	32.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	24.1%	12.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 2.4%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 41.0%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 16.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	2.4%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	41.0%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	16.7%
Median income	$112,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 64.0%

$500k–$1M 11.2%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$360,600
Median rent / month	$1,407
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	49.9%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	13.1%
2 vehicles	63.3%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.3%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	819	76.1%
Cohabiting couple	35	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	97	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	125	11.6%
Households with children under 18	403	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	335	31.1%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	17.3%
Married	67.9%	71.7%
Separated	0.2%	0.8%
Widowed	0.5%	2.2%
Divorced	3.7%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 14.9%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 32.5%

Graduate / professional 18.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	50.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	18.6%
Kindergarten	21	3.0%
Elementary school	290	41.9%
High school	157	22.7%
College / grad school	95	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Finance & real estate 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Professional & management 10.1%

Construction 8.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.8%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	17.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 2.2%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	27.2%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	4.7%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.1%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	24.8%
No physical activity	15.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	78.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	7.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.7%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	11.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.0%
Public insurance	23.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,887	93.7%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,989	97.0%
Born in same state	2,979	96.7%
Born in different state	2,411	78.3%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	92	3.0%
Not a US citizen	69	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	471	15.3%
French	378	12.3%
Arab	169	5.5%
Polish	119	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1.1%
Dutch	28	0.9%
German	27	0.9%
Irish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	98.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53183

What city is ZIP code 53183 in?

ZIP code 53183 is primarily assigned to Wales, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53183 in?

ZIP code 53183 falls within Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53183 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 53183 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53183?

51% 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 53183?

The median home value in ZIP code 53183 is $360,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53183?

The median household income in ZIP code 53183 is $112,857, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53183 in?

ZIP code 53183 observes the CST timezone.