53186 ZIP Code — Waukesha, WI
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53186 is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. It covers approximately 12.59 square miles and serves a population of 33,672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262/414.
About ZIP code 53186
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $256,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $69,602.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
33,672
population
12.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53186 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53186
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53186. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waukesha | Acceptable |
| Waukesha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53045 Brookfield (3.6 mi)
53188 Waukesha (4.1 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (4.3 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (4.3 mi)
53005 Brookfield (6.3 mi)
53122 Elm Grove (6.5 mi)
53189 Waukesha (7.3 mi)
53089 Sussex (8.4 mi)
53183 Wales (8.4 mi)
53018 Delafield (8.9 mi)
53227 Milwaukee (9 mi)
53226 Milwaukee (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,672 |
| Population density | 2,675 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0291 |
| Longitude | -88.2135 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 262/414 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
33,672
Population
2,675
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$69,602
Median household income
$39,484
Per capita income
$256,800
Median home value
$1,111
Median monthly rent
54.6%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
8,441
Housing units
41.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
679
Under 5
705
640
5–9
664
748
10–14
777
1,358
15–19
1,410
1,797
20–24
1,867
2,654
25–34
2,755
1,993
35–44
2,069
1,725
45–54
1,792
1,017
55–59
1,057
1,119
60–64
1,163
1,385
65–74
1,438
1,009
75–84
1,048
394
85+
409
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,598 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 28,074 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,683 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 36.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
2.8%
Other race
2.4%
Black or African American
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,766 | 80% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,286 | 6.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,973 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,024 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 878 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 836 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 195 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.6% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.8% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $69,602 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
38.4%
$300k–$500k
32.9%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $256,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,111 |
| Owner occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter occupied | 45.4% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 50.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 22.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 14.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.8% |
| Electricity | 24.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,441 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,219 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,258 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,784 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,031 | 20.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,142 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.18 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 35.4% |
| Married | 46.1% | 45.4% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
21.4%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
29.8%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 171 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 291 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,260 | 29.2% |
| High school | 1,744 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,271 | 42.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Professional & management
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Retail trade
9.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.4% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 5.5% |
| Work from home | 9.2% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.5% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 73.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,571 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.9% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,288 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 1,416 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,251 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 97 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,342 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 30,944 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 24,095 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 398 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,330 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 780 | 33.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,023 | 11.9% |
| French | 1,878 | 5.6% |
| Polish | 1,093 | 3.2% |
| Arab | 1,032 | 3.1% |
| English | 419 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 264 | 0.8% |
| German | 199 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 176 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 94 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53186
What city is ZIP code 53186 in?
ZIP code 53186 is primarily assigned to Waukesha, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53186 in?
ZIP code 53186 falls within Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53186?
ZIP code 53186 has an estimated population of 33,672 residents, with a density of 2,675 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53186?
The median household income in ZIP code 53186 is $69,602, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53186?
The median home value in ZIP code 53186 is $256,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 53186 in?
ZIP code 53186 observes the CST timezone.