Hartford, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53027

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

22,041
92/sq mi
$91,150
Median income
$332,500
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hartford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
92
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53027 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 239.1 square miles in Hartford, Washington County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 22,041 residents, producing a population density of 92 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 53027 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53027 sits at $91,150 (17% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,800. The poverty rate stands at 7.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $332,500 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,110 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53027 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 53027 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 53027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53027.

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 53027, Hartford, 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

22,041

Population

239.1

Area (sq mi)

92

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53027?

41.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$91,150

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$44,800

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53027 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,150 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,018

Total Housing Units

9,635

Occupied Units

383

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$332,500

Median Home Value

+34% vs state

$1,110

Median Rent

1988

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53027 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 150
2021 +10.3% 165
2022 +12.7% 186
2023 +12.1% 209
2024 +7.8% 225

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 533 business establishments in ZIP 53027, employing approximately 9,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $555,022,000.

533

Businesses

9,586

Employees

$555.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 86 16.1%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.3%
Retail trade 59 11.1%
Manufacturing 58 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 52 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 49 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 26 4.9%
Wholesale trade 24 4.5%
Finance and insurance 19 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.3%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.9%

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 53027 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 53027 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53027 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 53027 ranks #5 of 6 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
53078 Rubicon, WI 1,912 4.4 mi
53086 Slinger, WI 8,255 5.1 mi
53033 Hubertus, WI 4,885 8.2 mi
53017 Colgate, WI 5,538 9.9 mi
53003 Ashippun, WI 141 10.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53027 in?
ZIP code 53027 (Hartford) 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 53027?
ZIP code 53027 in Hartford, WI has a population of 22,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53027?
The median household income in ZIP 53027 is $91,150, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53027?
The median home value in ZIP 53027 is $332,500, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53027 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53027?
ZIP code 53027 has 533 business establishments employing approximately 9,586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53027 are: Construction (86), Other services (except public administration) (60), Retail trade (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53027 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 53027?
In ZIP code 53027, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 53027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53027 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53027?
In ZIP code 53027, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53027 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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