Mequon, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53092

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

20,024
380/sq mi
$128,156
Median income
$473,300
Median home value
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mequon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
380
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53092 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.7 square miles in Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 20,024 residents, producing a population density of 380 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 53092 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53092 sits at $128,156 (64% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $81,191. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $473,300 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,816 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53092 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ozaukee County, so you can benchmark 53092 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 53092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53092.

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 53092, Mequon, 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

20,024

Population

52.7

Area (sq mi)

380

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53092?

50.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$128,156

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$81,191

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53092 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,156 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,055

Total Housing Units

8,460

Occupied Units

595

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$473,300

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,816

Median Rent

1980

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53092 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 148
2021 +7.9% 159
2022 +11.9% 178
2023 +2.1% 182
2024 +11.7% 204

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 1,000 business establishments in ZIP 53092, employing approximately 12,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $808,343,000.

1,000

Businesses

12,322

Employees

$808.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 185 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 140 14.0%
Finance and insurance 103 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 93 9.3%
Retail trade 92 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 66 6.6%
Wholesale trade 62 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 5.7%
Construction 46 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 46 4.6%
Manufacturing 44 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.2%
Educational services 17 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.9%
Information 7 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 53092 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 53092 ranks #8 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 53092 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 53092 ranks #3 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
53097 Mequon, WI 6,319 3.2 mi
53223 Milwaukee, WI 29,230 4.4 mi
53209 Milwaukee, WI 46,917 6.4 mi
53217 Milwaukee, WI 29,192 4.8 mi
53024 Grafton, WI 16,579 7.7 mi
53224 Milwaukee, WI 21,284 5.9 mi
53218 Milwaukee, WI 40,625 7.6 mi
53216 Milwaukee, WI 32,264 9.4 mi
53206 Milwaukee, WI 28,210 10.2 mi
53012 Cedarburg, WI 18,097 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53092 in?
ZIP code 53092 (Mequon) 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 53092?
ZIP code 53092 in Mequon, WI has a population of 20,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53092?
The median household income in ZIP 53092 is $128,156, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53092?
The median home value in ZIP 53092 is $473,300, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53092 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53092?
ZIP code 53092 has 1,000 business establishments employing approximately 12,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53092 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Professional, scientific, and technical services (140), Finance and insurance (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53092?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53092 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 53092?
In ZIP code 53092, 82.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.6% 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 53092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53092 is 22.8 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 53092?
In ZIP code 53092, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53092 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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