Delafield, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53018

Waukesha County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,899
266/sq mi
$124,595
Median income
$521,400
Median home value
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delafield pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
266
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.7 square miles in Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 7,899 residents, producing a population density of 266 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53018 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53018 sits at $124,595 (59% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $72,033. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $521,400 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,584 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waukesha County, so you can benchmark 53018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53018.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53018, Delafield, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,899

Population

29.7

Area (sq mi)

266

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53018?

46.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$124,595

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$72,033

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53018 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$124,595 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,605

Total Housing Units

3,401

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$521,400

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$1,584

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53018 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 157
2021 +8.6% 171
2022 +12.6% 193
2023 +16.1% 224
2024 +10.0% 246

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 402 business establishments in ZIP 53018, employing approximately 5,412 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,279,000.

402

Businesses

5,412

Employees

$332.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 46 11.4%
Finance and insurance 45 11.2%
Construction 43 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 38 9.4%
Manufacturing 16 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.5%
Wholesale trade 11 2.7%
Educational services 8 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.0%
Information 6 1.5%
Utilities 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53018 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53018 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53183 Wales, WI 2,815 3.1 mi
53058 Nashotah, WI 3,243 4.4 mi
53069 Okauchee, WI 697 5.0 mi
53188 Waukesha, WI 35,195 5.4 mi
53153 North Prairie, WI 2,328 7.9 mi
53029 Hartland, WI 20,799 7.2 mi
53072 Pewaukee, WI 23,907 6.8 mi
53066 Oconomowoc, WI 33,830 6.7 mi
53118 Dousman, WI 7,202 7.2 mi
53189 Waukesha, WI 26,228 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53018 in?
ZIP code 53018 (Delafield) is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Waukesha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/waukesha-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53018?
ZIP code 53018 in Delafield, WI has a population of 7,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53018?
The median household income in ZIP 53018 is $124,595, which is 63% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53018?
The median home value in ZIP 53018 is $521,400, which is 87% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53018 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53018?
ZIP code 53018 has 402 business establishments employing approximately 5,412 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53018 are: Retail trade (62), Accommodation and food services (46), Finance and insurance (45). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53018 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 53018?
In ZIP code 53018, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.5% 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 53018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53018 is 24.3 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 53018?
In ZIP code 53018, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53018 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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