Mequon, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53097

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

6,319
91/sq mi
$135,929
Median income
$499,800
Median home value
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
91
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53097 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53097 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 69.7 square miles in Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 6,319 residents, producing a population density of 91 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 53097 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53097 sits at $135,929 (74% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $71,692. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $499,800 (101% above the state average) with median rent at $1,868 per month, and 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53097 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ozaukee County, so you can benchmark 53097 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 53097

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53097.

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 53097, 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

6,319

Population

69.7

Area (sq mi)

91

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53097?

38.9

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$135,929

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$71,692

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53097 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,929 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 76.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,564

Total Housing Units

2,489

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.5%
Renter 5.5%

$499,800

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$1,868

Median Rent

1982

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53097 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 150
2021 +6.1% 159
2022 +17.2% 187
2023 +3.4% 193
2024 +9.3% 211

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 176 business establishments in ZIP 53097, employing approximately 3,652 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,874,000.

176

Businesses

3,652

Employees

$147.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 33 18.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 13.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 13.1%
Construction 21 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 15 8.5%
Wholesale trade 10 5.7%
Retail trade 10 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 2.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.8%
Educational services 4 2.3%
Manufacturing 3 1.7%

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 53097 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 53097 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 53097 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 53097 ranks the highest 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
53092 Mequon, WI 20,024 3.2 mi
53223 Milwaukee, WI 29,230 5.8 mi
53012 Cedarburg, WI 18,097 5.0 mi
53224 Milwaukee, WI 21,284 5.9 mi
53022 Germantown, WI 18,920 5.5 mi
53218 Milwaukee, WI 40,625 9.1 mi
53024 Grafton, WI 16,579 7.0 mi
53225 Milwaukee, WI 25,706 9.2 mi
53209 Milwaukee, WI 46,917 8.6 mi
53217 Milwaukee, WI 29,192 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53097 in?
ZIP code 53097 (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 53097?
ZIP code 53097 in Mequon, WI has a population of 6,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53097?
The median household income in ZIP 53097 is $135,929, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53097?
The median home value in ZIP 53097 is $499,800, which is 80% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53097?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53097 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53097?
ZIP code 53097 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 3,652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53097?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53097 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Professional, scientific, and technical services (23), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53097?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53097 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 53097?
In ZIP code 53097, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 53097?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53097 is 22.2 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 53097?
In ZIP code 53097, approximately 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53097?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53097 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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