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Lake Geneva, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53147

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

16,457
89/sq mi
$83,566
Median income
$369,100
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
89
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53147 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin, home to 16,457 residents across 184.3 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53147 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,566 (7% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $55,357. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $369,100 (48% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,405 monthly, and 69.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 25 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 53147 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 53147

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Geneva, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53147.

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 53147, Lake Geneva, 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

16,457

Population

184.3

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53147?

46.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$83,566

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$55,357

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53147 ranks nationally

Lake Geneva, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,566 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,538

Total Housing Units

8,348

Occupied Units

3,190

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$369,100

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,405

Median Rent

1979

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53147 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 176
2021 +8.3% 191
2022 +18.7% 226
2023 +14.6% 259
2024 +1.3% 263

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 723 business establishments in ZIP 53147, employing approximately 10,124 people with a combined annual payroll of $461,024,000.

723

Businesses

10,124

Employees

$461.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 115 15.9%
Accommodation and food services 96 13.3%
Construction 74 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 73 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 58 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.7%
Finance and insurance 36 5.0%
Manufacturing 30 4.2%
Wholesale trade 27 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 2.6%
Information 18 2.5%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

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 53147 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 53147 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 53147 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 53147 ranks #5 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
53195 Zenda, WI 114 4.4 mi
53191 Williams Bay, WI 2,842 4.8 mi
53125 Fontana, WI 1,895 5.8 mi
60034 Hebron, IL 2,040 8.1 mi
53128 Genoa City, WI 8,947 6.3 mi
53121 Elkhorn, WI 19,045 10.3 mi
60071 Richmond, IL 3,598 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walworth County

53190 standard
Whitewater, WI
Pop: 19,200
53121 standard
Elkhorn, WI
Pop: 19,045
53115 standard
Delavan, WI
Pop: 15,788
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 Lake Geneva, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53147 in? ▼
ZIP code 53147 (Lake Geneva) 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 53147? ▼
ZIP code 53147 in Lake Geneva, WI has a population of 16,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53147? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53147 is $83,566, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53147? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53147 is $369,100, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53147? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53147 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53147? ▼
ZIP code 53147 has 723 business establishments employing approximately 10,124 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53147? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53147 are: Retail trade (115), Accommodation and food services (96), Construction (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53147? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53147 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 53147? ▼
In ZIP code 53147, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 53147? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53147 is 24.5 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 53147? ▼
In ZIP code 53147, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53147? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53147 is 6.9% 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.