53188 ZIP Code — Waukesha, WI
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53188 is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. It covers approximately 26.81 square miles and serves a population of 34,078 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53188
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $292,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $84,409. 30% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,078
population
26.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53188 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53188
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53188. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waukesha | Acceptable |
| Waukesha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53072 Pewaukee (4 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (4 mi)
53186 Waukesha (4.1 mi)
53183 Wales (4.4 mi)
53018 Delafield (4.9 mi)
53189 Waukesha (5.9 mi)
53029 Hartland (7.3 mi)
53045 Brookfield (7.4 mi)
53058 Nashotah (7.9 mi)
53153 North Prairie (8.3 mi)
53089 Sussex (8.7 mi)
53069 Okauchee (9.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,078 |
| Population density | 1,271 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 26.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0282 |
| Longitude | -88.2951 |
| 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 | 34.9% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
34,078
Population
1,271
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$84,409
Median household income
$43,995
Per capita income
$292,300
Median home value
$1,169
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
9,639
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,105
Under 5
1,112
907
5–9
912
977
10–14
982
953
15–19
958
1,128
20–24
1,135
2,522
25–34
2,537
2,085
35–44
2,097
1,912
45–54
1,923
1,359
55–59
1,368
1,258
60–64
1,265
1,711
65–74
1,722
691
75–84
695
381
85+
383
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,266 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 26,812 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,583 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.5%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
3.7%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,631 | 83.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,593 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,399 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,300 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 959 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 522 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 73 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.9% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
9.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.7% |
| Median income | $84,409 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.7%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k–$300k
35.6%
$300k–$500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
8.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $292,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,169 |
| Owner occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter occupied | 33.7% |
| Vacant | 2.1% |
| Single-family detached | 58.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.8% |
| Electricity | 24.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,105 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 885 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,558 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,547 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,044 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,878 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.3% | 28.2% |
| Married | 54.9% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
29.5%
Graduate / professional
13.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 502 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 569 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,847 | 39.1% |
| High school | 1,576 | 21.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,782 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Manufacturing
19.2%
Retail trade
11.3%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.0% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 10.1% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
25.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 73.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,310 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.8% |
| Public insurance | 29.1% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,861 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 719 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 581 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 87 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,080 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 31,793 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 24,839 | 72.9% |
| Foreign born | 287 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,998 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,143 | 57.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,221 | 12.4% |
| French | 2,472 | 7.3% |
| Polish | 1,475 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1,261 | 3.7% |
| English | 609 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 270 | 0.8% |
| German | 221 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 201 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 128 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53188
What city is ZIP code 53188 in?
ZIP code 53188 is primarily assigned to Waukesha, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53188 in?
ZIP code 53188 falls within Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53188?
ZIP code 53188 has an estimated population of 34,078 residents, with a density of 1,271 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53188?
The median home value in ZIP code 53188 is $292,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53188?
The median household income in ZIP code 53188 is $84,409, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53188 in?
ZIP code 53188 observes the CST timezone.