Belgium, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53004
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,330
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,821
- Median income Above-median income area
- $256,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belgium pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53004 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53004 (Belgium, WI) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.2 in 2023 to 195.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53004 covers 91.5 square miles in Belgium, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,330 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53004 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,821 (9% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,586. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $256,000 (3% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $982; 85.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ozaukee County, so 53004 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53004
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belgium, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53004.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53004, Belgium, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,330
Population
91.5
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53004?
46.8
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,821
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,586
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53004 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Belgium, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,821 Top 32% higher than 68% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,479housing units
1,479
Total Housing Units
1,380
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$256,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$982
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53004 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 160 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 189 |
| 2023 | -8.5% | 173 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 196 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 53004, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,590,000.
74
Businesses
786
Employees
$36.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53004 vs 53074 →
ZIP 53004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53074
Port Washington (53074)
12,880 residents
- 53080
Saukville (53080)
5,715 residents
- 53070 4,713
Oostburg (53070)
4,713 residents
- 53021 4,709
Fredonia (53021)
4,709 residents
- 53075 3,345
Random Lake (53075)
3,345 residents
- 53004 3,330
Belgium (53004)
3,330 residents
- 53013 3,308
Cedar Grove (53013)
3,308 residents
- 53031 43
Hingham (53031)
43 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53004 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53075
Random Lake (53075)
$93,750 median income
- 53070
Oostburg (53070)
$91,557 median income
- 53021
Fredonia (53021)
$89,779 median income
- 53004
Belgium (53004)
$84,821 median income
- 53013
Cedar Grove (53013)
$84,375 median income
- 53080
Saukville (53080)
$80,360 median income
- 53074
Port Washington (53074)
$79,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53004 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53004, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,330 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53004 in?
ZIP code 53004 (Belgium) is located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Ozaukee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ozaukee-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53004?
ZIP code 53004 in Belgium, WI has a population of 3,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53004?
The median household income in ZIP 53004 is $84,821, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53004?
The median home value in ZIP 53004 is $256,000, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53004 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53004?
ZIP code 53004 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53004 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53004 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53004?
In ZIP code 53004, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53004 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53004?
In ZIP code 53004, approximately 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53004 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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