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Delavan, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53115

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

15,788
86/sq mi
$72,304
Median income
$251,900
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Delavan pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
86
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53115 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53115 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Delavan, Walworth County, Wisconsin, home to 15,788 residents across 184.7 square miles, a density of 86 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53115 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,304 (7% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,345. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $251,900 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,072 monthly, and 70.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Walworth County, letting you compare 53115 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 53115

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delavan, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53115.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53115, Delavan, 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

15,788

Population

184.7

Area (sq mi)

86

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53115?

43.6

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$72,304

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$39,345

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53115 ranks nationally

Delavan, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,304 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,191

Total Housing Units

7,086

Occupied Units

2,105

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$251,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,072

Median Rent

1972

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53115 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 155
2021 +11.9% 174
2022 +16.1% 202
2023 +12.4% 227
2024 +8.7% 247

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 463 business establishments in ZIP 53115, employing approximately 7,619 people with a combined annual payroll of $353,776,000.

463

Businesses

7,619

Employees

$353.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 70 15.1%
Retail trade 65 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 46 9.9%
Construction 44 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 9.1%
Manufacturing 33 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 29 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 5.8%
Finance and insurance 22 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.1%
Wholesale trade 17 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.4%
Information 10 2.2%
Educational services 8 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 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 53115 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 53115 ranks #2 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 53115 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 53115 ranks #8 of 8 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
53114 Darien, WI 2,678 5.6 mi
53505 Avalon, WI 354 7.4 mi
53585 Sharon, WI 2,215 9.0 mi
53184 Walworth, WI 4,271 9.2 mi
53121 Elkhorn, WI 19,045 8.2 mi
53191 Williams Bay, WI 2,842 8.4 mi
53125 Fontana, WI 1,895 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walworth County

53190 standard
Whitewater, WI
Pop: 19,200
53121 standard
Elkhorn, WI
Pop: 19,045
53147 standard
Lake Geneva, WI
Pop: 16,457
53120 standard
East Troy, WI
Pop: 9,679
53128 standard
Genoa City, WI
Pop: 8,947
53184 standard
Walworth, WI
Pop: 4,271

Related Areas

Walworth County Delavan, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53115 in? ▼
ZIP code 53115 (Delavan) is located in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Walworth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walworth-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53115? ▼
ZIP code 53115 in Delavan, WI has a population of 15,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53115? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53115 is $72,304, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53115? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53115 is $251,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53115? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53115 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53115? ▼
ZIP code 53115 has 463 business establishments employing approximately 7,619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53115? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53115 are: Accommodation and food services (70), Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53115? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53115 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 53115? ▼
In ZIP code 53115, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 53115? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53115 is 21.6 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 53115? ▼
In ZIP code 53115, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53115? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53115 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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