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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
$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 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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $61,807. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.2%. Housing costs here run $478,700 for a typical home value (92% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,257 a month; 77.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Waukesha County, letting you compare 53029 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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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

Hartland, WI 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

$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 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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 53029 vs 53058 →

ZIP 53029 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 53029 ranks #4 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 53029 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 53029 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Waukesha County

53051 standard
Menomonee Falls, WI
Pop: 35,651
53188 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 35,195
53066 standard
Oconomowoc, WI
Pop: 33,830
53186 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 33,592
53151 standard
New Berlin, WI
Pop: 31,987
53189 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 26,228

Related Areas

Waukesha County Hartland, WI Wisconsin

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.

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