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New Berlin, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53146

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

7,458
157/sq mi
$110,035
Median income
$346,100
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Berlin pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
157
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53146 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53146 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.5 square miles in New Berlin, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 7,458 residents, producing a population density of 157 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 53146 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53146 sits at $110,035 (41% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $56,015. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $346,100 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,263 per month, and 96.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53146 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waukesha County, so you can benchmark 53146 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 53146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53146.

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 53146, New Berlin, 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

7,458

Population

47.5

Area (sq mi)

157

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53146?

48.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$110,035

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$56,015

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53146 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,035 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,040

Total Housing Units

2,979

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$346,100

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,263

Median Rent

1968

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53146 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 165
2021 +7.2% 177
2022 +15.1% 203
2023 +11.9% 227
2024 +4.3% 237

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 185 business establishments in ZIP 53146, employing approximately 2,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $133,198,000.

185

Businesses

2,693

Employees

$133.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 25.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 10.3%
Manufacturing 17 9.2%
Retail trade 15 8.1%
Wholesale trade 13 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.3%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.8%
Finance and insurance 6 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 53146 vs 53151 →

ZIP 53146 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 53146 ranks #9 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 53146 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 53146 ranks #5 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
53151 New Berlin, WI 31,987 3.0 mi
53186 Waukesha, WI 33,592 4.2 mi
53045 Brookfield, WI 21,686 6.2 mi
53150 Muskego, WI 24,850 6.3 mi
53228 Milwaukee, WI 14,369 5.8 mi
53227 Milwaukee, WI 23,357 6.1 mi
53130 Hales Corners, WI 7,755 6.0 mi
53189 Waukesha, WI 26,228 6.4 mi
53103 Big Bend, WI 3,724 6.8 mi
53122 Elm Grove, WI 5,985 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Waukesha County

53051 standard
Menomonee Falls, WI
Pop: 35,651
53188 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 35,195
53066 standard
Oconomowoc, WI
Pop: 33,830
53186 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 33,592
53151 standard
New Berlin, WI
Pop: 31,987
53189 standard
Waukesha, WI
Pop: 26,228

Related Areas

Waukesha County New Berlin, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53146 in? ▼
ZIP code 53146 (New Berlin) 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 53146? ▼
ZIP code 53146 in New Berlin, WI has a population of 7,458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53146? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53146 is $110,035, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53146? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53146 is $346,100, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53146? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53146 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53146? ▼
ZIP code 53146 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 2,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53146? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53146 are: Construction (47), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53146? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53146 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 53146? ▼
In ZIP code 53146, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53146? ▼
In ZIP code 53146, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53146? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53146 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for New Berlin, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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