Eagle, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53119
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,608
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $117,759
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eagle pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53119 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 53119 (Eagle, WI) rose +15.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.8 in 2023 to 235.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53119 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eagle, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, home to 5,608 residents across 100.0 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53119 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,759 (51% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,098. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $416,500 (67% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 95.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $927.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53119 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 53119
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eagle, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53119.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 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 53119, Eagle, 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
5,608
Population
100.0
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53119?
49.2
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$117,759
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$54,098
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53119 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Eagle, 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)
$117,759 Top 3% higher than 97% 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
2,472housing units
2,472
Total Housing Units
2,289
Occupied Units
183
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,500
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$927
Median Rent
1988
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
+15.5%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53119 have increased 15.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 156 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 173 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 199 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 204 |
| 2024 | +15.5% | 235 |
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 113 business establishments in ZIP 53119, employing approximately 1,268 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,402,000.
113
Businesses
1,268
Employees
$90.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 20.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.2% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.6% |
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 53119 vs 53118 →
ZIP 53119 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
19,057 residents
- 53120
East Troy (53120)
9,679 residents
- 53118 7,202
Dousman (53118)
7,202 residents
- 53119 5,608
Eagle (53119)
5,608 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
- 53153 2,328
North Prairie (53153)
2,328 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53119 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53119 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
- 53119
Eagle (53119)
$117,759 median income
- 53149
Mukwonago (53149)
$110,608 median income
- 53183
Wales (53183)
$108,827 median income
- 53118
Dousman (53118)
$108,772 median income
- 53178
Sullivan (53178)
$99,875 median income
- 53120
East Troy (53120)
$96,345 median income
- 53156
Palmyra (53156)
$85,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53119 ranks #2 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53119, 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 (5,608 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 53119 in?
ZIP code 53119 (Eagle) 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 53119?
ZIP code 53119 in Eagle, WI has a population of 5,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53119?
The median household income in ZIP 53119 is $117,759, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53119?
The median home value in ZIP 53119 is $416,500, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53119?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53119 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53119?
ZIP code 53119 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 1,268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53119?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53119 are: Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53119?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53119 increased by 15.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 53119?
In ZIP code 53119, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 53119?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53119 is 30.0 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 53119?
In ZIP code 53119, 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 53119?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53119 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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