Hartland, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53029
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,799
- 216/sq mi High-density area
- $108,152
- Median income Above-median income area
- $478,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53029 (Hartland, WI) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.5 in 2023 to 216.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53029 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hartland, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 20,799 residents across 96.3 square miles, a density of 216 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53029 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,152 (38% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,807. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $478,700 (92% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 77.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,257.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53029 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 53029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hartland, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53029.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 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 53029, Hartland, 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
20,799
Population
96.3
Area (sq mi)
216
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53029?
44.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
4.0%
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?
$108,152
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$61,807
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53029 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Hartland, 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)
$108,152 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
8,871housing units
8,871
Total Housing Units
8,511
Occupied Units
360
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$478,700
Median Home Value
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$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
15
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
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ZIP 53029 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53188
Waukesha (53188)
35,195 residents
- 53066
Oconomowoc (53066)
33,830 residents
- 53072
Pewaukee (53072)
23,907 residents
- 53029
Hartland (53029)
20,799 residents
- 53089
Sussex (53089)
18,568 residents
- 53018 7,899
Delafield (53018)
7,899 residents
- 53017 5,538
Colgate (53017)
5,538 residents
- 53033 4,885
Hubertus (53033)
4,885 residents
- 53058 3,243
Nashotah (53058)
3,243 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53029 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53017
Colgate (53017)
$153,917 median income
- 53033
Hubertus (53033)
$136,786 median income
- 53069
Okauchee (53069)
$130,722 median income
- 53018
Delafield (53018)
$124,595 median income
- 53089
Sussex (53089)
$120,875 median income
- 53066
Oconomowoc (53066)
$113,114 median income
- 53183
Wales (53183)
$108,827 median income
- 53029
Hartland (53029)
$108,152 median income
- 53058
Nashotah (53058)
$104,444 median income
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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53029, 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 (20,799 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 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.
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