Dousman, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53118
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,202
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,772
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dousman pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53118 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 53118 (Dousman, WI) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.7 in 2023 to 222.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53118 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dousman, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, home to 7,202 residents across 97.1 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,772 (39% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,824. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.6% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $372,600 (50% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,394.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53118 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 53118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dousman, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53118.
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 11
Professional, scientific, and technical services
11 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 53118, Dousman, 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
7,202
Population
97.1
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53118?
48.4
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
2.3%
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?
$108,772
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$53,824
Per Capita Income
3.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53118 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Dousman, 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)
$108,772 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
3,269housing units
3,269
Total Housing Units
2,990
Occupied Units
279
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,600
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$1,394
Median Rent
1980
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53118 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 156 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 170 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 191 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 208 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 222 |
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 140 business establishments in ZIP 53118, employing approximately 1,178 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,168,000.
140
Businesses
1,178
Employees
$58.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 36 | 25.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.1% |
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 53118 vs 53119 →
ZIP 53118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53066
Oconomowoc (53066)
33,830 residents
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
19,057 residents
- 53018 7,899
Delafield (53018)
7,899 residents
- 53118 7,202
Dousman (53118)
7,202 residents
- 53119 5,608
Eagle (53119)
5,608 residents
- 53058 3,243
Nashotah (53058)
3,243 residents
- 53156 2,992
Palmyra (53156)
2,992 residents
- 53183 2,815
Wales (53183)
2,815 residents
- 53178 2,626
Sullivan (53178)
2,626 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53118 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53153
North Prairie (53153)
$152,543 median income
- 53069
Okauchee (53069)
$130,722 median income
- 53018
Delafield (53018)
$124,595 median income
- 53119
Eagle (53119)
$117,759 median income
- 53066
Oconomowoc (53066)
$113,114 median income
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
$110,608 median income
- 53183
Wales (53183)
$108,827 median income
- 53118
Dousman (53118)
$108,772 median income
- 53058
Nashotah (53058)
$104,444 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53118 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53119 | Eagle, WI | 5,608 | 6.0 mi |
| 53153 | North Prairie, WI | 2,328 | 4.9 mi |
| 53066 | Oconomowoc, WI | 33,830 | 9.8 mi |
| 53183 | Wales, WI | 2,815 | 6.4 mi |
| 53178 | Sullivan, WI | 2,626 | 6.5 mi |
| 53018 | Delafield, WI | 7,899 | 7.2 mi |
| 53156 | Palmyra, WI | 2,992 | 7.7 mi |
| 53069 | Okauchee, WI | 697 | 10.3 mi |
| 53058 | Nashotah, WI | 3,243 | 10.5 mi |
| 53149 | Mukwonago, WI | 19,057 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53118, 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 (7,202 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 53118 in?
ZIP code 53118 (Dousman) 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 53118?
ZIP code 53118 in Dousman, WI has a population of 7,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53118?
The median household income in ZIP 53118 is $108,772, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53118?
The median home value in ZIP 53118 is $372,600, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53118 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53118?
ZIP code 53118 has 140 business establishments employing approximately 1,178 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53118 are: Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (17), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53118 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 53118?
In ZIP code 53118, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.5% 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 53118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53118 is 29.1 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 53118?
In ZIP code 53118, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53118 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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