Big Bend, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53103
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,724
- 112/sq mi High-density area
- $137,083
- Median income Above-median income area
- $397,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Big Bend pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 112
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53103 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 53103 (Big Bend, WI) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.7 in 2023 to 218.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53103 covers 33.3 square miles in Big Bend, Waukesha County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,724 residents on file, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53103 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,083 (75% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,759. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $397,700 (60% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 95.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,125.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53103 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 53103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Big Bend, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53103.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 establishments
- Wholesale trade 10
Wholesale trade
10 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 53103, Big Bend, 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
3,724
Population
33.3
Area (sq mi)
112
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53103?
49.0
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$137,083
Median Household Income
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$50,759
Per Capita Income
1.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53103 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Big Bend, 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)
$137,083 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
1,632housing units
1,632
Total Housing Units
1,561
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,700
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53103 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 170 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 197 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 207 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 218 |
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 128 business establishments in ZIP 53103, employing approximately 1,054 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,078,000.
128
Businesses
1,054
Employees
$49.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 21.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 14.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.3% |
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 53103 vs 53150 →
ZIP 53103 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53188
Waukesha (53188)
35,195 residents
- 53186
Waukesha (53186)
33,592 residents
- 53151
New Berlin (53151)
31,987 residents
- 53189
Waukesha (53189)
26,228 residents
- 53150
Muskego (53150)
24,850 residents
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
19,057 residents
- 53185
Waterford (53185)
18,551 residents
- 53146 7,458
New Berlin (53146)
7,458 residents
- 53103 3,724
Big Bend (53103)
3,724 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53103 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53103
Big Bend (53103)
$137,083 median income
- 53189
Waukesha (53189)
$117,008 median income
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
$110,608 median income
- 53146
New Berlin (53146)
$110,035 median income
- 53150
Muskego (53150)
$109,276 median income
- 53185
Waterford (53185)
$103,225 median income
- 53151
New Berlin (53151)
$101,176 median income
- 53188
Waukesha (53188)
$92,409 median income
- 53186
Waukesha (53186)
$74,588 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53103 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53150 | Muskego, WI | 24,850 | 4.4 mi |
| 53185 | Waterford, WI | 18,551 | 6.1 mi |
| 53149 | Mukwonago, WI | 19,057 | 6.5 mi |
| 53189 | Waukesha, WI | 26,228 | 6.0 mi |
| 53146 | New Berlin, WI | 7,458 | 6.8 mi |
| 53167 | Rochester, WI | 399 | 9.7 mi |
| 53186 | Waukesha, WI | 33,592 | 9.8 mi |
| 53151 | New Berlin, WI | 31,987 | 8.6 mi |
| 53188 | Waukesha, WI | 35,195 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53103, 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 (3,724 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 53103 in?
ZIP code 53103 (Big Bend) 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 53103?
ZIP code 53103 in Big Bend, WI has a population of 3,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53103?
The median household income in ZIP 53103 is $137,083, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53103?
The median home value in ZIP 53103 is $397,700, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53103?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53103 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53103?
ZIP code 53103 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 1,054 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53103?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53103 are: Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (18), Manufacturing (12). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53103?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53103 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 53103?
In ZIP code 53103, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.7% 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 53103?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53103 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53103?
In ZIP code 53103, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53103?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53103 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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