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 High-density area
- $83,889
- Median income Above-median income area
- $260,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53046 (Lannon, WI) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 241.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,356. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.4% and unemployment is 1.5%. Median home value is $260,000 (4% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $773; 85.0% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53046 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 53046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lannon, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53046.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 53046?
42.2
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
6.3%
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?
$83,889
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$61,356
Per Capita Income
1.4%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53046 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Lannon, 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)
$83,889 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
765housing units
765
Total Housing Units
718
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$260,000
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53046 vs 53051 →
ZIP 53046 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
35,651 residents
- 53225
Milwaukee (53225)
25,706 residents
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
21,686 residents
- 53224
Milwaukee (53224)
21,284 residents
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
19,425 residents
- 53022
Germantown (53022)
18,920 residents
- 53089
Sussex (53089)
18,568 residents
- 53017 5,538
Colgate (53017)
5,538 residents
- 53007 1,841
Butler (53007)
1,841 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53046 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53046 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
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
$126,739 median income
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
$123,750 median income
- 53089
Sussex (53089)
$120,875 median income
- 53022
Germantown (53022)
$100,890 median income
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
$100,031 median income
- 53046
Lannon (53046)
$83,889 median income
- 53224
Milwaukee (53224)
$67,803 median income
- 53007 $60,000
Butler (53007)
$60,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53046, 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 (1,107 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 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.
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