New Berlin, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53151
Waukesha County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,987
- 695/sq mi High-density area
- $101,176
- Median income Above-median income area
- $371,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Berlin pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 695
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53151 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 53151 (New Berlin, WI) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.8 in 2023 to 228.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53151 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Berlin, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, with 31,987 residents across 46.0 square miles, a density of 695 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53151 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,176 (30% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,627. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $371,200 (49% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,443.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Waukesha County, so 53151 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 53151
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Berlin, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53151.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
111 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
86 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 53151, New Berlin, 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
31,987
Population
46.0
Area (sq mi)
695
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53151?
44.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
7.6%
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?
$101,176
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$56,627
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53151 ranks nationally
New Berlin, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$101,176 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US 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
14,410housing units
14,410
Total Housing Units
13,958
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$371,200
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,443
Median Rent
1981
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)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53151 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 162 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 176 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 197 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 219 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 228 |
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 958 business establishments in ZIP 53151, employing approximately 24,810 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,551,603,000.
958
Businesses
24,810
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 111 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 103 | 10.8% |
| Manufacturing | 95 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 86 | 9.0% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 84 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 2.9% |
| Information | 17 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.0% |
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 53151 vs 53146 →
ZIP 53151 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53214
Milwaukee (53214)
34,725 residents
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
33,880 residents
- 53151
New Berlin (53151)
31,987 residents
- 53220
Milwaukee (53220)
26,303 residents
- 53150
Muskego (53150)
24,850 residents
- 53227
Milwaukee (53227)
23,357 residents
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
19,425 residents
- 53228
Milwaukee (53228)
14,369 residents
- 53130 7,755
Hales Corners (53130)
7,755 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53151 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53151 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53122
Elm Grove (53122)
$157,962 median income
- 53005
Brookfield (53005)
$126,739 median income
- 53146
New Berlin (53146)
$110,035 median income
- 53150
Muskego (53150)
$109,276 median income
- 53151
New Berlin (53151)
$101,176 median income
- 53130
Hales Corners (53130)
$87,008 median income
- 53228
Milwaukee (53228)
$75,033 median income
- 53227
Milwaukee (53227)
$73,321 median income
- 53219
Milwaukee (53219)
$70,388 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53151 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53146 | New Berlin, WI | 7,458 | 3.0 mi |
| 53228 | Milwaukee, WI | 14,369 | 2.8 mi |
| 53227 | Milwaukee, WI | 23,357 | 3.2 mi |
| 53130 | Hales Corners, WI | 7,755 | 3.4 mi |
| 53122 | Elm Grove, WI | 5,985 | 5.1 mi |
| 53005 | Brookfield, WI | 19,425 | 6.1 mi |
| 53220 | Milwaukee, WI | 26,303 | 5.5 mi |
| 53150 | Muskego, WI | 24,850 | 6.4 mi |
| 53219 | Milwaukee, WI | 33,880 | 5.6 mi |
| 53214 | Milwaukee, WI | 34,725 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53151, 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 (31,987 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 53151 in?
ZIP code 53151 (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 53151?
ZIP code 53151 in New Berlin, WI has a population of 31,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53151?
The median household income in ZIP 53151 is $101,176, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53151?
The median home value in ZIP 53151 is $371,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53151?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53151 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53151?
ZIP code 53151 has 958 business establishments employing approximately 24,810 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53151?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53151 are: Wholesale trade (111), Health care and social assistance (103), Manufacturing (95). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53151?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53151 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 53151?
In ZIP code 53151, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% 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 53151?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53151 is 21.7 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 53151?
In ZIP code 53151, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53151?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53151 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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