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Kewaskum, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53040

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

8,064
48/sq mi
$96,096
Median income
$326,100
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
48
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kewaskum, Washington County, Wisconsin, home to 8,064 residents across 168.7 square miles, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,096 (23% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,518. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $326,100 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 53040 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 53040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kewaskum, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53040.

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 53040, Kewaskum, 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

8,064

Population

168.7

Area (sq mi)

48

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53040?

39.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$96,096

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$41,518

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53040 ranks nationally

Kewaskum, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,096 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,527

Total Housing Units

3,356

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$326,100

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,092

Median Rent

1986

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53040 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 150
2021 +8.3% 163
2022 +18.5% 193
2023 +6.3% 205
2024 +5.1% 215

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 159 business establishments in ZIP 53040, employing approximately 1,416 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,218,000.

159

Businesses

1,416

Employees

$57.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 35 22.0%
Accommodation and food services 18 11.3%
Retail trade 16 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 13 8.2%
Manufacturing 11 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 5.7%
Wholesale trade 8 5.0%
Finance and insurance 7 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.5%

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 53040 vs 53090 →

ZIP 53040 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 53040 ranks #3 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 53040 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 53040 ranks the highest 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
53090 West Bend, WI 21,873 4.5 mi
53095 West Bend, WI 27,139 9.2 mi
53010 Campbellsport, WI 7,681 7.5 mi
53001 Adell, WI 1,901 9.0 mi
53011 Cascade, WI 2,260 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

53095 standard
West Bend, WI
Pop: 27,139
53027 standard
Hartford, WI
Pop: 22,041
53090 standard
West Bend, WI
Pop: 21,873
53022 standard
Germantown, WI
Pop: 18,920
53037 standard
Jackson, WI
Pop: 9,260
53086 standard
Slinger, WI
Pop: 8,255

Related Areas

Washington County Kewaskum, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53040 in? ▼
ZIP code 53040 (Kewaskum) 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 53040? ▼
ZIP code 53040 in Kewaskum, WI has a population of 8,064 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53040 is $96,096, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53040 is $326,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53040 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53040? ▼
ZIP code 53040 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 1,416 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53040 are: Construction (35), Accommodation and food services (18), Retail trade (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53040 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 53040? ▼
In ZIP code 53040, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 53040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53040 is 28.8 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 53040? ▼
In ZIP code 53040, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53040 is 7.7% 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.