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
$113,114
Median income
$427,900
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 53066 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 274.1 square miles in Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 33,830 residents, producing a population density of 123 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53066 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53066 sits at $113,114 (45% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $59,435. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $427,900 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,331 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53066 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waukesha County, so you can benchmark 53066 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53066

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53066.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,830

Population

274.1

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53066?

46.1

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$59,435

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53066 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

16,091

Total Housing Units

15,148

Occupied Units

943

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$427,900

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,331

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 53066 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 53066 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53066 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 53066 ranks #3 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
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

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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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