Sussex, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53089
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,568
- 264/sq mi High-density area
- $120,875
- Median income Above-median income area
- $418,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sussex pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 264
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53089 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 53089 (Sussex, WI) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.7 in 2023 to 218.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53089 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, home to 18,568 residents across 70.4 square miles, a density of 264 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53089 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,875 (55% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,076. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $418,900 (68% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,369.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53089 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 53089
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sussex, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53089.
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 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 53089, Sussex, 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
18,568
Population
70.4
Area (sq mi)
264
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53089?
42.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
4.2%
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?
$120,875
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$59,076
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53089 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Sussex, 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)
$120,875 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
8,031housing units
8,031
Total Housing Units
7,861
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$418,900
Median Home Value
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$1,369
Median Rent
1991
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53089 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 153 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 167 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 188 |
| 2023 | +12.9% | 213 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 219 |
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 405 business establishments in ZIP 53089, employing approximately 8,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,845,000.
405
Businesses
8,627
Employees
$536.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 59 | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 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 53089 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
35,651 residents
- 53186
Waukesha (53186)
33,592 residents
- 53072
Pewaukee (53072)
23,907 residents
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
21,686 residents
- 53029
Hartland (53029)
20,799 residents
- 53089
Sussex (53089)
18,568 residents
- 53017 5,538
Colgate (53017)
5,538 residents
- 53033 4,885
Hubertus (53033)
4,885 residents
- 53076 3,648
Richfield (53076)
3,648 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53089 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53089 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53017
Colgate (53017)
$153,917 median income
- 53033
Hubertus (53033)
$136,786 median income
- 53045
Brookfield (53045)
$123,750 median income
- 53089
Sussex (53089)
$120,875 median income
- 53029
Hartland (53029)
$108,152 median income
- 53076
Richfield (53076)
$107,414 median income
- 53051
Menomonee Falls (53051)
$100,031 median income
- 53072
Pewaukee (53072)
$98,538 median income
- 53046
Lannon (53046)
$83,889 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53089 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53017 | Colgate, WI | 5,538 | 4.0 mi |
| 53046 | Lannon, WI | 1,107 | 3.7 mi |
| 53702 | Madison, WI | 50 | 6.0 mi |
| 53072 | Pewaukee, WI | 23,907 | 4.8 mi |
| 53033 | Hubertus, WI | 4,885 | 6.2 mi |
| 53051 | Menomonee Falls, WI | 35,651 | 5.6 mi |
| 53029 | Hartland, WI | 20,799 | 5.7 mi |
| 53076 | Richfield, WI | 3,648 | 8.5 mi |
| 53186 | Waukesha, WI | 33,592 | 8.7 mi |
| 53045 | Brookfield, WI | 21,686 | 7.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53089, 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 (18,568 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 53089 in?
ZIP code 53089 (Sussex) 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 53089?
ZIP code 53089 in Sussex, WI has a population of 18,568 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53089?
The median household income in ZIP 53089 is $120,875, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53089?
The median home value in ZIP 53089 is $418,900, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53089?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53089 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53089?
ZIP code 53089 has 405 business establishments employing approximately 8,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53089?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53089 are: Construction (59), Manufacturing (53), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53089?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53089 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 53089?
In ZIP code 53089, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 53089?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53089 is 23.6 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 53089?
In ZIP code 53089, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53089?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53089 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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