Menomonee Falls, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53051
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,651
- 418/sq mi High-density area
- $100,031
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Menomonee Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 418
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53051 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 53051 (Menomonee Falls, WI) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.0 in 2023 to 217.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53051 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 35,651 residents across 85.3 square miles, a density of 418 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53051 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,031 (28% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,492. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $367,900 (48% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,313.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53051 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 53051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Menomonee Falls, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53051.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
139 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
115 establishments
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
102 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 53051, Menomonee Falls, 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
35,651
Population
85.3
Area (sq mi)
418
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53051?
42.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.5%
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?
$100,031
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$55,492
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53051 ranks nationally
Menomonee Falls, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,031 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US 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
17,180housing units
17,180
Total Housing Units
16,407
Occupied Units
773
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,900
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1980
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53051 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 169 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 189 |
| 2023 | +10.4% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 218 |
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 1,130 business establishments in ZIP 53051, employing approximately 32,323 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,253,069,000.
1,130
Businesses
32,323
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 139 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 124 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 115 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 110 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 95 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 19 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.7% |
| Information | 16 | 1.4% |
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 53051 vs 53046 →
ZIP 53051 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
- 53223
Milwaukee (53223)
29,230 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
- 53122 5,985
Elm Grove (53122)
5,985 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53051 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53122
Elm Grove (53122)
$157,962 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
- 53223 $60,839
Milwaukee (53223)
$60,839 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53051 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53046 | Lannon, WI | 1,107 | 2.0 mi |
| 53022 | Germantown, WI | 18,920 | 5.7 mi |
| 53007 | Butler, WI | 1,841 | 3.8 mi |
| 53224 | Milwaukee, WI | 21,284 | 4.3 mi |
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 19,425 | 6.1 mi |
| 53089 | Sussex, WI | 18,568 | 5.6 mi |
| 53225 | Milwaukee, WI | 25,706 | 4.7 mi |
| 53045 | Brookfield, WI | 21,686 | 6.2 mi |
| 53122 | Elm Grove, WI | 5,985 | 7.2 mi |
| 53223 | Milwaukee, WI | 29,230 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53051, 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 (35,651 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 53051 in?
ZIP code 53051 (Menomonee Falls) 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 53051?
ZIP code 53051 in Menomonee Falls, WI has a population of 35,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53051?
The median household income in ZIP 53051 is $100,031, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53051?
The median home value in ZIP 53051 is $367,900, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53051 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53051?
ZIP code 53051 has 1,130 business establishments employing approximately 32,323 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53051 are: Manufacturing (139), Retail trade (124), Wholesale trade (115). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53051 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 53051?
In ZIP code 53051, 72.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 53051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53051 is 20.8 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 53051?
In ZIP code 53051, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53051 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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