53190 ZIP Code — Whitewater, WI

Walworth County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53190 is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, within Walworth County. It covers approximately 130.81 square miles and serves a population of 20,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262/608.

About ZIP code 53190

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,100. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $56,923. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.

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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

20,500
population
130.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53190 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53190

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City Status
Whitewater Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53156 Palmyra (7.8 mi) 53121 Elkhorn (10.1 mi) 53538 Fort Atkinson (10.3 mi) 53115 Delavan (10.3 mi) 53563 Milton (11.8 mi) 53505 Avalon (12.1 mi) 53119 Eagle (12.3 mi) 53114 Darien (13.5 mi) 53549 Jefferson (13.5 mi) 53137 Helenville (14 mi) 53120 East Troy (15.3 mi) 53118 Dousman (15.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 20,500
Population density 157 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 127
Geography
Land area 130.81 sq mi
Water area 1.88 sq mi
Latitude 42.8052
Longitude -88.7000
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 262/608
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.5% 37.4% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 34.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 22.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 4.4% 5.5% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

20,500
Population
157
People per sq mi
22.8
Median age
$56,923
Median household income
$26,736
Per capita income
$234,100
Median home value
$926
Median monthly rent
44.9%
Home ownership
25.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
4,266
Housing units
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
349
Under 5
332
388
5–9
369
388
10–14
369
1,896
15–19
1,800
2,843
20–24
2,700
947
25–34
899
826
35–44
785
781
45–54
741
437
55–59
415
463
60–64
440
624
65–74
593
413
75–84
393
158
85+
151
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,65212.9%
18 and over17,84887.1%
65 and over2,33211.4%
Median age22.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.8%
Two or more races 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Black or African American 3.8%
Asian 2.3%
Other race 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White17,62881.8%
Two or more races1,1815.5%
Hispanic or Latino1,0444.8%
Black or African American8153.8%
Asian4862.3%
Other race3241.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native660.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.5% 37.4% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 29.9% 34.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 14.3% 22.8% 22.4%
Over $200k 4.4% 5.5% 5.2%
Under $10k 12.7%
$10k–$15k 4.0%
$15k–$25k 8.0%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 19.9%
$75k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 15.5%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.7%
$10k–$15k4.0%
$15k–$25k8.0%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k19.9%
$75k–$100k10.7%
$100k–$150k15.5%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$56,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%
$50k–$100k 3.6%
$100k–$150k 7.3%
$150k–$200k 20.4%
$200k–$300k 30.2%
$300k–$500k 23.3%
$500k–$1M 7.7%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$234,100
Median rent / month$926
Owner occupied44.9%
Renter occupied55.1%
Vacant14.1%
Single-family detached48.5%
Large apartment buildings17.0%
Mobile homes2.6%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.48

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20195.0%
2000–200913.8%
1990–199916.6%
1980–198910.0%
1970–197916.4%
1960–196911.8%
1950–19595.9%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier15.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.4%
1 bedroom9.4%
2 bedrooms33.5%
3 bedrooms32.1%
4 bedrooms14.3%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle33.4%
2 vehicles36.8%
3 or more25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.7%
Electricity27.5%
Propane / LP gas8.5%
Fuel oil1.3%
Wood1.6%
No fuel used1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2,47035.5%
Cohabiting couple70410.1%
Male householder, no spouse1,87727.0%
Female householder, no spouse1,91127.4%
Households with children under 181,42520.5%
Households with seniors (65+)1,64223.6%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married65.3%55.8%
Married26.2%30.6%
Separated0.6%0.7%
Widowed1.3%5.2%
Divorced6.7%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.4%
HS graduate 27.1%
Some college, no degree 21.2%
Associate's degree 9.5%
Bachelor's degree 20.5%
Graduate / professional 12.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.9%
Bachelor's or higher33.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1621.7%
Kindergarten1331.4%
Elementary school1,13811.6%
High school6456.6%
College / grad school7,70578.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Retail trade 13.8%
Professional & management 6.2%
Finance & real estate 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Other services 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.3%
Public administration 2.2%
Construction 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.4%
Service26.9%
Sales & office19.6%
Natural resources & construction4.8%
Production & transportation19.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.8%
Government15.9%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.9%
Carpool8.7%
Public transit0.6%
Walk12.5%
Work from home8.5%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)19.3

Poverty

All people 25.3%
Under 18 years 16.2%
18 and over 27.0%
Married-couple families 4.8%
Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.7%
Retirement income17.4%
Supplemental Security2.2%
Cash public assistance0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP8.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.6%
High blood pressure22.4%
High cholesterol25.0%
Diabetes6.3%
Heart disease4.2%
Stroke2.1%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis16.3%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease5.0%
Cancer4.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking26.8%
No physical activity20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.4%
Depression22.8%
Fair or poor health11.9%
Poor mental health17.3%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.4%
Visited dentist63.7%
Cholesterol screening75.2%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6983.9%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.8%
Public insurance25.7%
No insurance7.2%
Uninsured under 194.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only19,81996.7%
Spanish7673.9%
Other Indo-European5312.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander1961.0%
Other languages260.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)18,94792.4%
Born in same state18,79691.7%
Born in different state13,06463.7%
Foreign born1510.7%
Naturalized citizen1,5537.6%
Not a US citizen56536.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian2,17910.6%
French1,4337%
Polish9014.4%
English5442.7%
Arab4132%
AncestryCount%
Dutch1890.9%
German850.4%
Irish790.4%
Norwegian50%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.0%
Internet access96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53190

What city is ZIP code 53190 in?

ZIP code 53190 is primarily assigned to Whitewater, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53190 in?

ZIP code 53190 falls within Walworth County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53190?

25% of residents in ZIP code 53190 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 53190 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 53190 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 53190?

ZIP code 53190 has an estimated population of 20,500 residents, with a density of 157 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53190?

The median household income in ZIP code 53190 is $56,923, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53190 in?

ZIP code 53190 observes the CST timezone.

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