PlainZIP

Germantown, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53022

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

18,920
262/sq mi
$100,890
Median income
$373,400
Median home value
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Germantown pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
262
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53022 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53022 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Germantown, Washington County, Wisconsin, home to 18,920 residents across 72.2 square miles, a density of 262 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53022 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,890 (29% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $53,724. Poverty here runs at 4.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Housing costs here run $373,400 for a typical home value (50% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,367 a month; 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 53022 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53022

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Germantown, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53022.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53022, Germantown, 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

18,920

Population

72.2

Area (sq mi)

262

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53022?

44.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$100,890

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$53,724

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53022 ranks nationally

Germantown, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,890 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 68.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,444

Total Housing Units

8,274

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$373,400

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,367

Median Rent

1988

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53022 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 156
2021 +7.6% 168
2022 +13.8% 191
2023 +9.5% 209
2024 +4.0% 218

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 661 business establishments in ZIP 53022, employing approximately 13,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $824,146,000.

661

Businesses

13,155

Employees

$824.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 99 15.0%
Construction 62 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 58 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 54 8.2%
Retail trade 53 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 7.7%
Wholesale trade 48 7.3%
Finance and insurance 48 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 46 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.7%
Educational services 10 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.4%
Information 7 1.1%

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 53022 vs 53051 →

ZIP 53022 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 53022 ranks #3 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 53022 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 53022 ranks #5 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
53051 Menomonee Falls, WI 35,651 5.7 mi
53097 Mequon, WI 6,319 5.5 mi
53046 Lannon, WI 1,107 5.9 mi
53037 Jackson, WI 9,260 6.2 mi
53076 Richfield, WI 3,648 5.4 mi
53224 Milwaukee, WI 21,284 6.0 mi
53033 Hubertus, WI 4,885 7.2 mi
53012 Cedarburg, WI 18,097 6.9 mi
53007 Butler, WI 1,841 8.7 mi
53017 Colgate, WI 5,538 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

53095 standard
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Pop: 27,139
53027 standard
Hartford, WI
Pop: 22,041
53090 standard
West Bend, WI
Pop: 21,873
53037 standard
Jackson, WI
Pop: 9,260
53086 standard
Slinger, WI
Pop: 8,255
53040 standard
Kewaskum, WI
Pop: 8,064

Related Areas

Washington County Germantown, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53022 in? ▼
ZIP code 53022 (Germantown) is located in Washington County, Wisconsin. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53022? ▼
ZIP code 53022 in Germantown, WI has a population of 18,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53022? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53022 is $100,890, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53022? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53022 is $373,400, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53022? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53022 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53022? ▼
ZIP code 53022 has 661 business establishments employing approximately 13,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53022? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53022 are: Manufacturing (99), Construction (62), Professional, scientific, and technical services (62). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53022? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53022 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 53022? ▼
In ZIP code 53022, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 53022? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53022 is 22.8 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 53022? ▼
In ZIP code 53022, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53022? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53022 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.