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
$79,423
Median income
$296,600
Median home value
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 53074 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.0 square miles in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 12,880 residents, producing a population density of 165 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 53074 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53074 sits at $79,423 (2% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,157. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $296,600 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,011 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ozaukee County, so you can benchmark 53074 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 53074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53074.

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 53074, Port Washington, 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

12,880

Population

78.0

Area (sq mi)

165

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53074?

40.8

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$79,423

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$44,157

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53074 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,423 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,123

Total Housing Units

5,958

Occupied Units

165

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$296,600

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$1,011

Median Rent

1973

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

+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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53074 ranks #2 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 53074 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 53074 ranks #7 of 7 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
53004 Belgium, WI 3,330 5.1 mi
53080 Saukville, WI 5,715 5.3 mi
53024 Grafton, WI 16,579 7.0 mi
53013 Cedar Grove, WI 3,308 9.9 mi
53021 Fredonia, WI 4,709 7.6 mi
53075 Random Lake, WI 3,345 11.1 mi

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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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