Hartland, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53029

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 11, 2026

20,799
216/sq mi: $108,152
Median income: $478,700
Median home value: 51.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs: 216
people per sq mi: 77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53029 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.3 square miles in Hartland, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 20,799 residents, producing a population density of 216 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 53029 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53029 sits at $108,152 (38% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $61,807. The poverty rate stands at 4.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $478,700 (92% above the state average) with median rent at $1,257 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53029 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waukesha County, so you can benchmark 53029 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 53029

Construction

89
Professional, scientific, and technical services

80
Wholesale trade

59
Health care and social assistance

56
Other services (except public administration)

54

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53029, Hartland, WI · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-11 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

20,799

Population

96.3

Area (sq mi)

216

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53029?

44.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%

African American 0.6%

Asian 2.8%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$108,152

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$61,807

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53029 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,152 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,871

Total Housing Units

8,511

Occupied Units

360

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%

Renter 22.9%

$478,700

Median Home Value

+92% vs state

$1,257

Median Rent

1984

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53029 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+1.6%	153
2021	+6.9%	164
2022	+14.2%	187
2023	+11.1%	207
2024	+4.4%	217

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 611 business establishments in ZIP 53029, employing approximately 9,081 people with a combined annual payroll of $589,380,000.

611

Businesses

9,081

Employees

$589.4M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	89	14.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	80	13.1%
Wholesale trade	59	9.7%
Health care and social assistance	56	9.2%
Other services (except public administration)	54	8.8%
Finance and insurance	46	7.5%
Manufacturing	43	7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	40	6.5%
Retail trade	38	6.2%
Accommodation and food services	30	4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing	26	4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	16	2.6%
Educational services	14	2.3%
Information	9	1.5%
Transportation and warehousing	8	1.3%

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 53029 vs 53058 →

53188

35,195
53066

33,830
53072

23,907
53029

20,799
53089

18,568
53018

7,899
53017

5,538
53033

4,885
53058

3,243

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53029 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

53017

$153,917
53033

$136,786
53069

$130,722
53018

$124,595
53089

$120,875
53066

$113,114
53183

$108,827
53029

$108,152
53058

$104,444

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53029 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
53058	Nashotah, WI	3,243	3.8 mi
53089	Sussex, WI	18,568	5.7 mi
53069	Okauchee, WI	697	4.9 mi
53018	Delafield, WI	7,899	7.2 mi
53072	Pewaukee, WI	23,907	6.0 mi
53017	Colgate, WI	5,538	6.1 mi
53183	Wales, WI	2,815	9.8 mi
53066	Oconomowoc, WI	33,830	7.5 mi
53188	Waukesha, WI	35,195	9.0 mi
53033	Hubertus, WI	4,885	7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53029 in? ▼

ZIP code 53029 (Hartland) 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 53029? ▼

ZIP code 53029 in Hartland, WI has a population of 20,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 53029? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 53029 is $108,152, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 53029? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 53029 is $478,700, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53029? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 53029 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 53029? ▼

ZIP code 53029 has 611 business establishments employing approximately 9,081 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 53029? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53029 are: Construction (89), Professional, scientific, and technical services (80), Wholesale trade (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 53029? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53029 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 53029? ▼

In ZIP code 53029, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.3% 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 53029? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53029 is 23.0 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 53029? ▼

In ZIP code 53029, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53029? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 53029 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.