Oconomowoc, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53066
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,830
- 123/sq mi High-density area
- $113,114
- Median income Above-median income area
- $427,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oconomowoc pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 123
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53066 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 53066 (Oconomowoc, WI) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 223.8 in 2023 to 236.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53066 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 33,830 residents across 274.1 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53066 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,114 (45% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,435. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $427,900 (72% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,331.
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 46.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53066 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 53066
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oconomowoc, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53066.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
136 establishments
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 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 53066, Oconomowoc, 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
33,830
Population
274.1
Area (sq mi)
123
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53066?
46.1
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.9%
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?
$113,114
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$59,435
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53066 ranks nationally
Oconomowoc, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$113,114 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
16,091housing units
16,091
Total Housing Units
15,148
Occupied Units
943
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$427,900
Median Home Value
+72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,331
Median Rent
1983
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53066 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 171 |
| 2022 | +17.2% | 201 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 224 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 237 |
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 962 business establishments in ZIP 53066, employing approximately 15,753 people with a combined annual payroll of $930,615,000.
962
Businesses
15,753
Employees
$930.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 136 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 118 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 112 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 91 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 57 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 47 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.3% |
| Information | 10 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
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 53066 vs 53069 →
ZIP 53066 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53066
Oconomowoc (53066)
33,830 residents
- 53029
Hartland (53029)
20,799 residents
- 53018 7,899
Delafield (53018)
7,899 residents
- 53118 7,202
Dousman (53118)
7,202 residents
- 53058 3,243
Nashotah (53058)
3,243 residents
- 53183 2,815
Wales (53183)
2,815 residents
- 53036 2,720
Ixonia (53036)
2,720 residents
- 53178 2,626
Sullivan (53178)
2,626 residents
- 53069 697
Okauchee (53069)
697 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53066 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53066 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53069
Okauchee (53069)
$130,722 median income
- 53018
Delafield (53018)
$124,595 median income
- 53066
Oconomowoc (53066)
$113,114 median income
- 53183
Wales (53183)
$108,827 median income
- 53118
Dousman (53118)
$108,772 median income
- 53029
Hartland (53029)
$108,152 median income
- 53058
Nashotah (53058)
$104,444 median income
- 53178
Sullivan (53178)
$99,875 median income
- 53036
Ixonia (53036)
$92,674 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53066 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53069 | Okauchee, WI | 697 | 2.9 mi |
| 53058 | Nashotah, WI | 3,243 | 4.4 mi |
| 53003 | Ashippun, WI | 141 | 6.5 mi |
| 53118 | Dousman, WI | 7,202 | 9.8 mi |
| 53036 | Ixonia, WI | 2,720 | 5.9 mi |
| 53018 | Delafield, WI | 7,899 | 6.7 mi |
| 53029 | Hartland, WI | 20,799 | 7.5 mi |
| 53178 | Sullivan, WI | 2,626 | 8.3 mi |
| 53183 | Wales, WI | 2,815 | 9.6 mi |
| 53047 | Lebanon, WI | 78 | 12.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53066, 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 (33,830 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 53066 in?
ZIP code 53066 (Oconomowoc) 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 53066?
ZIP code 53066 in Oconomowoc, WI has a population of 33,830 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53066?
The median household income in ZIP 53066 is $113,114, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53066?
The median home value in ZIP 53066 is $427,900, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53066?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53066 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53066?
ZIP code 53066 has 962 business establishments employing approximately 15,753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53066?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53066 are: Health care and social assistance (136), Construction (118), Retail trade (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53066?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53066 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 53066?
In ZIP code 53066, 69.7% 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 53066?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53066 is 24.5 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 53066?
In ZIP code 53066, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53066?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53066 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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