53189 ZIP Code — Waukesha, WI
Waukesha County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53189 is located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. It covers approximately 47.83 square miles and serves a population of 26,640 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.
About ZIP code 53189
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 $355,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $110,798. The poverty rate of 6% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,640
population
47.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53189 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53189
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53189. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waukesha | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53149 Mukwonago (4.4 mi)
53153 North Prairie (5.4 mi)
53103 Big Bend (5.5 mi)
53188 Waukesha (5.9 mi)
53183 Wales (6 mi)
53186 Waukesha (7.3 mi)
53018 Delafield (8.4 mi)
53150 Muskego (9.4 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (9.7 mi)
53072 Pewaukee (9.7 mi)
53118 Dousman (9.9 mi)
53119 Eagle (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,640 |
| Population density | 557 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.98 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9422 |
| Longitude | -88.2965 |
| 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 | 19.7% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,640
Population
557
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$110,798
Median household income
$51,064
Per capita income
$355,900
Median home value
$1,154
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
8,568
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
598
Under 5
624
599
5–9
626
943
10–14
985
996
15–19
1,040
802
20–24
837
1,408
25–34
1,470
1,635
35–44
1,707
2,041
45–54
2,130
1,083
55–59
1,131
994
60–64
1,037
1,213
65–74
1,266
482
75–84
503
240
85+
250
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,709 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 20,931 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,954 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Asian
2.3%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,752 | 85.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,243 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,186 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 637 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 586 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 405 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.7% | 26.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.0% | 29.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.6% | 32.1% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 12.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
5.4%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
25.1%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k+
16.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.2% |
| $200k+ | 16.8% |
| Median income | $110,798 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k–$300k
25.4%
$300k–$500k
53.8%
$500k–$1M
13.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $355,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,154 |
| Owner occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter occupied | 18.3% |
| Vacant | 2.1% |
| Single-family detached | 75.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.69 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.8% |
| Electricity | 14.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,494 | 63.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 656 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,205 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,863 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,482 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,861 | 28.0% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 27.2% |
| Married | 61.4% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
22.2%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
31.1%
Graduate / professional
12.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 321 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 205 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,495 | 36.6% |
| High school | 1,780 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,018 | 29.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Manufacturing
18.6%
Professional & management
10.8%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Public administration
2.6%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.2% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.8% |
| Government | 10.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 26.2% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 21.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 24.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 76.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,121 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.0% |
| Public insurance | 22.5% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,418 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 831 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 600 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 200 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,298 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 25,115 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 21,002 | 78.8% |
| Foreign born | 183 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,342 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 681 | 50.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,139 | 11.8% |
| French | 2,072 | 7.8% |
| Polish | 972 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 564 | 2.1% |
| English | 495 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 291 | 1.1% |
| German | 154 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 94 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.4% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53189
What city is ZIP code 53189 in?
ZIP code 53189 is primarily assigned to Waukesha, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53189 in?
ZIP code 53189 falls within Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53189 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53189 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53189?
The median home value in ZIP code 53189 is $355,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53189?
The median household income in ZIP code 53189 is $110,798, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 53189?
ZIP code 53189 has an estimated population of 26,640 residents, with a density of 557 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 53189 in?
ZIP code 53189 observes the CST timezone.