Pewaukee, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53072

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

23,907
317/sq mi
$98,538
Median income
$437,800
Median home value
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pewaukee pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
317
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.5 square miles in Pewaukee, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 23,907 residents, producing a population density of 317 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 53072 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53072 sits at $98,538 (26% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $67,661. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $437,800 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,381 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waukesha County, so you can benchmark 53072 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 53072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53072.

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 53072, Pewaukee, 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

23,907

Population

75.5

Area (sq mi)

317

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53072?

45.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$98,538

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$67,661

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53072 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,538 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%

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

What does housing look like?

12,642

Total Housing Units

12,037

Occupied Units

605

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$437,800

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,381

Median Rent

1992

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53072 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 156
2021 +7.9% 169
2022 +14.6% 193
2023 +8.3% 209
2024 +8.7% 228

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 904 business establishments in ZIP 53072, employing approximately 14,683 people with a combined annual payroll of $920,509,000.

904

Businesses

14,683

Employees

$920.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 99 10.9%
Construction 97 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 92 10.2%
Health care and social assistance 91 10.1%
Wholesale trade 82 9.1%
Retail trade 79 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 74 8.2%
Finance and insurance 64 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.5%
Manufacturing 49 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.1%
Educational services 15 1.7%
Information 14 1.6%
Utilities 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%

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 53072 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 53072 ranks #4 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 53072 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 53072 ranks #8 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
53702 Madison, WI 50 2.3 mi
53188 Waukesha, WI 35,195 4.3 mi
53089 Sussex, WI 18,568 4.8 mi
53186 Waukesha, WI 33,592 5.1 mi
53017 Colgate, WI 5,538 8.5 mi
53045 Brookfield, WI 21,686 6.0 mi
53189 Waukesha, WI 26,228 8.9 mi
53029 Hartland, WI 20,799 6.0 mi
53018 Delafield, WI 7,899 6.8 mi
53058 Nashotah, WI 3,243 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53072 in?
ZIP code 53072 (Pewaukee) 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 53072?
ZIP code 53072 in Pewaukee, WI has a population of 23,907 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53072?
The median household income in ZIP 53072 is $98,538, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53072?
The median home value in ZIP 53072 is $437,800, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53072 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53072?
ZIP code 53072 has 904 business establishments employing approximately 14,683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53072 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (99), Construction (97), Other services (except public administration) (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53072 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 53072?
In ZIP code 53072, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% 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 53072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53072 is 21.0 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 53072?
In ZIP code 53072, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53072 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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