Waukesha County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 31 ZIP codes · 24 cities
31
ZIP codes
408,756
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
55133
FIPS code
Waukesha County ZIP code map
About Waukesha County
Waukesha County is located in Wisconsin and contains 31 ZIP codes across 24 cities and communities.
The county's population was 408,756 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 389,891 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Waukesha County is 55133.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 408,756 |
| 2010 population | 389,891 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55133 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Waukesha County
Big Bend
Brookfield
Butler
Delafield
Dousman
Eagle
Elm Grove
Genesee Depot
Hartland
Lannon
Menomonee Falls
Merton
Mukwonago
Muskego
Nashotah
New Berlin
North Lake
North Prairie
Oconomowoc
Okauchee
Pewaukee
Sussex
Wales
Waukesha
ZIP codes for Waukesha County, WI (31)
Demographics & statistics
412,221
Population
43.5
Median age
$102,111
Median household income
$55,402
Per capita income
$355,452
Median home value
$1,179
Median monthly rent
80.3%
Home ownership
4.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
135,425
Housing units
45.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
10,541
Under 5
10,220
11,898
5–9
11,536
13,072
10–14
12,675
13,400
15–19
12,993
11,405
20–24
11,059
21,642
25–34
20,985
26,912
35–44
26,094
27,391
45–54
26,560
16,315
55–59
15,819
15,922
60–64
15,438
23,800
65–74
23,077
11,541
75–84
11,191
5,450
85+
5,285
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 86,916 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 325,305 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 80,344 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
1.6%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 367,408 | 86.3% |
| Two or more races | 16,956 | 4% |
| Asian | 15,793 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,500 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 6,614 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 4,593 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 740 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
13.9%
$200k+
15.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.9% |
| $200k+ | 15.9% |
| Median income | $102,111 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k–$300k
24.3%
$300k–$500k
41.2%
$500k–$1M
18.4%
$1M+
3.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,452 |
| Median rent / month | $1,179 |
| Owner occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 74.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.2% |
| Electricity | 16.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 98,187 | 60.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9,196 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 24,629 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 35,734 | 19.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 47,349 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 56,135 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.5% | 20.8% |
| Married | 61.1% | 59.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
21.7%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5,036 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten | 5,102 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 38,950 | 40.8% |
| High school | 22,609 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 21,473 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Manufacturing
17.1%
Professional & management
11.6%
Retail trade
9.8%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Construction
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.8% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.4% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.6%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
10.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.7% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 28.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 7.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 77.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19,668 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.2% |
| Public insurance | 26.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 391,460 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 7,292 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,698 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,430 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 2,099 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 390,247 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 387,195 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 310,511 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born | 3,052 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,974 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,776 | 64.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 52,807 | 12.8% |
| French | 28,277 | 6.9% |
| Polish | 17,951 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 11,026 | 2.7% |
| English | 6,817 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 3,605 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 3,355 | 0.8% |
| German | 2,440 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 1,081 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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