Jackson, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53037

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

9,260
156/sq mi
$97,611
Median income
$343,800
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
156
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.5 square miles in Jackson, Washington County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 9,260 residents, producing a population density of 156 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 53037 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53037 sits at $97,611 (25% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $54,376. The poverty rate stands at 4.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $343,800 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,155 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 53037 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 53037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53037.

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 53037, Jackson, 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

9,260

Population

59.5

Area (sq mi)

156

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53037?

44.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$97,611

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$54,376

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53037 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,611 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 72.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,434

Total Housing Units

4,390

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$343,800

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,155

Median Rent

1997

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53037 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 145
2021 +9.0% 159
2022 +14.5% 182
2023 +7.5% 195
2024 +6.8% 208

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 243 business establishments in ZIP 53037, employing approximately 4,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,563,000.

243

Businesses

4,210

Employees

$269.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 39 16.1%
Construction 29 11.9%
Wholesale trade 22 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 20 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 19 7.8%
Retail trade 18 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.2%
Finance and insurance 13 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

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 53037 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 53037 ranks #6 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 53037 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 53037 ranks #6 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
53095 West Bend, WI 27,139 5.3 mi
53076 Richfield, WI 3,648 3.8 mi
53086 Slinger, WI 8,255 5.6 mi
53012 Cedarburg, WI 18,097 6.3 mi
53022 Germantown, WI 18,920 6.2 mi
53090 West Bend, WI 21,873 10.0 mi
53033 Hubertus, WI 4,885 7.0 mi
53017 Colgate, WI 5,538 8.8 mi
53224 Milwaukee, WI 21,284 12.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53037 in?
ZIP code 53037 (Jackson) 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 53037?
ZIP code 53037 in Jackson, WI has a population of 9,260 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53037?
The median household income in ZIP 53037 is $97,611, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53037?
The median home value in ZIP 53037 is $343,800, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53037 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53037?
ZIP code 53037 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 4,210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53037?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53037 are: Manufacturing (39), Construction (29), Wholesale trade (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53037?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53037 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 53037?
In ZIP code 53037, 72.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 53037?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53037 is 28.5 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 53037?
In ZIP code 53037, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53037 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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