Grafton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53024
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,579
- 234/sq mi High-density area
- $92,390
- Median income Above-median income area
- $366,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grafton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 234
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53024 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 53024 (Grafton, WI) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.3 in 2023 to 219.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, home to 16,579 residents across 70.7 square miles, a density of 234 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53024 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,390 (18% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,266. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $366,300 (47% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,228.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ozaukee County, so 53024 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 53024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grafton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53024.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 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 53024, Grafton, 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
16,579
Population
70.7
Area (sq mi)
234
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53024?
41.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.5%
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?
$92,390
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$50,266
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53024 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Grafton, 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)
$92,390 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
8,474housing units
8,474
Total Housing Units
8,273
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$366,300
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,228
Median Rent
1985
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53024 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 168 |
| 2022 | +10.3% | 185 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 204 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 220 |
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 506 business establishments in ZIP 53024, employing approximately 8,799 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,684,000.
506
Businesses
8,799
Employees
$502.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 54 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.8% |
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 53024 vs 53012 →
ZIP 53024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53092
Mequon (53092)
20,024 residents
- 53012
Cedarburg (53012)
18,097 residents
- 53024
Grafton (53024)
16,579 residents
- 53074
Port Washington (53074)
12,880 residents
- 53097 6,319
Mequon (53097)
6,319 residents
- 53080 5,715
Saukville (53080)
5,715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53024 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53097
Mequon (53097)
$135,929 median income
- 53092
Mequon (53092)
$128,156 median income
- 53012
Cedarburg (53012)
$96,090 median income
- 53024
Grafton (53024)
$92,390 median income
- 53080
Saukville (53080)
$80,360 median income
- 53074
Port Washington (53074)
$79,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53024 ranks #4 of 6 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 53024, 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 (16,579 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 53024 in?
ZIP code 53024 (Grafton) 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 53024?
ZIP code 53024 in Grafton, WI has a population of 16,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53024?
The median household income in ZIP 53024 is $92,390, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53024?
The median home value in ZIP 53024 is $366,300, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53024 is White at 90.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53024?
ZIP code 53024 has 506 business establishments employing approximately 8,799 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53024 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Retail trade (60), Construction (54). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53024 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 53024?
In ZIP code 53024, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 53024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53024 is 24.9 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 53024?
In ZIP code 53024, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53024 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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