PlainZIP

Richfield, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53076

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

3,648
64/sq mi
$107,414
Median income
$447,800
Median home value
49.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Richfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53076 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53076 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.4 square miles in Richfield, Washington County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,648 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 53076 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53076 sits at $107,414 (37% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $50,459. The poverty rate stands at 1.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $447,800 (80% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53076 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 53076 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 53076

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53076.

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 53076, Richfield, 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

3,648

Population

57.4

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 53076?

39.7

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$107,414

Median Household Income

+37% vs state

$50,459

Per Capita Income

1.2%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53076 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,414 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,199

Total Housing Units

1,096

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$447,800

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

1979

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53076 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 152
2021 +6.3% 162
2022 +15.7% 187
2023 +12.8% 211
2024 +9.4% 231

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 155 business establishments in ZIP 53076, employing approximately 2,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,986,000.

155

Businesses

2,093

Employees

$126.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 20.6%
Manufacturing 22 14.2%
Retail trade 19 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 7.7%
Wholesale trade 11 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 11 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.2%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%

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 53076 vs 53033 →

ZIP 53076 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 53076 ranks #0 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 53076 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 53076 ranks #5 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
53033 Hubertus, WI 4,885 3.3 mi
53037 Jackson, WI 9,260 3.8 mi
53017 Colgate, WI 5,538 5.1 mi
53086 Slinger, WI 8,255 5.0 mi
53022 Germantown, WI 18,920 5.4 mi
53089 Sussex, WI 18,568 8.5 mi
53046 Lannon, WI 1,107 8.3 mi
53095 West Bend, WI 27,139 8.7 mi
53051 Menomonee Falls, WI 35,651 9.3 mi
53029 Hartland, WI 20,799 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

53095 standard
West Bend, WI
Pop: 27,139
53027 standard
Hartford, WI
Pop: 22,041
53090 standard
West Bend, WI
Pop: 21,873
53022 standard
Germantown, WI
Pop: 18,920
53037 standard
Jackson, WI
Pop: 9,260
53086 standard
Slinger, WI
Pop: 8,255

Related Areas

Washington County Richfield, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53076 in? ▼
ZIP code 53076 (Richfield) is located in Washington County, Wisconsin. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53076? ▼
ZIP code 53076 in Richfield, WI has a population of 3,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53076? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53076 is $107,414, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53076? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53076 is $447,800, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53076? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53076 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53076? ▼
ZIP code 53076 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 2,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53076? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53076 are: Construction (32), Manufacturing (22), Retail trade (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53076? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53076 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 53076? ▼
In ZIP code 53076, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53076? ▼
In ZIP code 53076, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53076? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53076 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Reading Census Demographics
How to interpret population, income, and education data from the Census Bureau.
Understanding ZIP Code Data
What ZIP codes are, how ZCTAs differ, and what the data reveals.
Best ZIP Codes for Families
Key factors to evaluate when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood.
ZIP Codes for Relocation
Data-driven tips for evaluating ZIP codes before a move.

Official Data Resources for Richfield, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.