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Lannon, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53046

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

1,107
174/sq mi
$83,889
Median income
$260,000
Median home value
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
174
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53046 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lannon, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,107 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 174 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,889 (7% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $61,356. Local economic indicators show a 1.4% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $260,000 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 53046 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Waukesha County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lannon, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53046.

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 53046, Lannon, 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

1,107

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

174

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53046?

42.2

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$83,889

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$61,356

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53046 ranks nationally

Lannon, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,889 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%

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

What does housing look like?

765

Total Housing Units

718

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.0%
Renter 15.0%

$260,000

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1995

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

+12.6%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53046 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 177
2021 +8.7% 193
2022 +7.4% 207
2023 +3.6% 214
2024 +12.6% 241

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 58 business establishments in ZIP 53046, employing approximately 819 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,293,000.

58

Businesses

819

Employees

$58.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 13 22.4%
Construction 10 17.2%
Wholesale trade 6 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.3%
Retail trade 5 8.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.2%

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 53046 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 53046 ranks #0 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 53046 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 53046 ranks #7 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
53051 Menomonee Falls, WI 35,651 2.0 mi
53089 Sussex, WI 18,568 3.7 mi
53045 Brookfield, WI 21,686 6.3 mi
53022 Germantown, WI 18,920 5.9 mi
53224 Milwaukee, WI 21,284 6.2 mi
53007 Butler, WI 1,841 5.5 mi
53017 Colgate, WI 5,538 5.9 mi
53005 Brookfield, WI 19,425 6.9 mi
53225 Milwaukee, WI 25,706 6.6 mi
53702 Madison, WI 50 7.2 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 Lannon, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53046 in? ▼
ZIP code 53046 (Lannon) 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 53046? ▼
ZIP code 53046 in Lannon, WI has a population of 1,107 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53046 is $83,889, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53046 is $260,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53046 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53046? ▼
ZIP code 53046 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53046 are: Manufacturing (13), Construction (10), Wholesale trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53046 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 53046? ▼
In ZIP code 53046, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% 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 53046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53046 is 19.0 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 53046? ▼
In ZIP code 53046, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53046 is 1.4% 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.