Port Washington, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53074
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,880
- 165/sq mi High-density area
- $79,423
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Washington pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 165
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53074 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 53074 (Port Washington, WI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.4 in 2023 to 213.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53074 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, home to 12,880 residents across 78.0 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53074 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,423 (2% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,157. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,600 (19% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 66.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,011.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ozaukee County, so 53074 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 53074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Washington, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53074.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 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 53074, Port Washington, 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
12,880
Population
78.0
Area (sq mi)
165
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53074?
40.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
3.1%
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?
$79,423
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$44,157
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53074 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Port Washington, 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)
$79,423 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
6,123housing units
6,123
Total Housing Units
5,958
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,600
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,011
Median Rent
1973
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53074 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 152 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 161 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 177 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 201 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 214 |
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 335 business establishments in ZIP 53074, employing approximately 5,199 people with a combined annual payroll of $295,033,000.
335
Businesses
5,199
Employees
$295.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 43 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
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 53074 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53024
Grafton (53024)
16,579 residents
- 53074
Port Washington (53074)
12,880 residents
- 53080 5,715
Saukville (53080)
5,715 residents
- 53021 4,709
Fredonia (53021)
4,709 residents
- 53075 3,345
Random Lake (53075)
3,345 residents
- 53004 3,330
Belgium (53004)
3,330 residents
- 53013 3,308
Cedar Grove (53013)
3,308 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53074 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53074 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53075
Random Lake (53075)
$93,750 median income
- 53024
Grafton (53024)
$92,390 median income
- 53021
Fredonia (53021)
$89,779 median income
- 53004
Belgium (53004)
$84,821 median income
- 53013
Cedar Grove (53013)
$84,375 median income
- 53080
Saukville (53080)
$80,360 median income
- 53074
Port Washington (53074)
$79,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53074 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53074, 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 (12,880 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 53074 in?
ZIP code 53074 (Port Washington) is located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Ozaukee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ozaukee-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53074?
ZIP code 53074 in Port Washington, WI has a population of 12,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53074?
The median household income in ZIP 53074 is $79,423, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53074?
The median home value in ZIP 53074 is $296,600, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53074 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53074?
ZIP code 53074 has 335 business establishments employing approximately 5,199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53074 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Construction (43), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53074 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 53074?
In ZIP code 53074, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 53074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53074 is 20.7 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 53074?
In ZIP code 53074, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53074 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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