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North Prairie, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53153

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

2,328
220/sq mi
$152,543
Median income
$430,100
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Prairie pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
220
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53153 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.6 square miles in North Prairie, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,328 residents, producing a population density of 220 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 53153 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53153 sits at $152,543 (95% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $54,230. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $430,100 (73% above the state average) with median rent at $1,304 per month, and 92.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Waukesha County, so you can benchmark 53153 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 53153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53153.

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 53153, North Prairie, 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

2,328

Population

10.6

Area (sq mi)

220

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53153?

42.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$152,543

Median Household Income

+95% vs state

$54,230

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53153 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$152,543 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,038

Total Housing Units

971

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$430,100

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,304

Median Rent

1993

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

+16.6%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53153 have increased 16.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.1% 167
2021 +10.1% 184
2022 +20.0% 221
2023 +2.7% 227
2024 +16.6% 264

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 65 business establishments in ZIP 53153, employing approximately 724 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,013,000.

65

Businesses

724

Employees

$39.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 16.9%
Construction 10 15.4%
Manufacturing 9 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 9.2%
Wholesale trade 4 6.2%
Information 4 6.2%
Retail trade 3 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.6%

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 53153 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 53153 ranks #0 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 53153 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 53153 ranks the highest 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
53183 Wales, WI 2,815 5.2 mi
53118 Dousman, WI 7,202 4.9 mi
53149 Mukwonago, WI 19,057 5.1 mi
53119 Eagle, WI 5,608 5.2 mi
53018 Delafield, WI 7,899 7.9 mi
53120 East Troy, WI 9,679 9.2 mi
53189 Waukesha, WI 26,228 6.5 mi
53188 Waukesha, WI 35,195 8.5 mi
53072 Pewaukee, WI 23,907 12.4 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 North Prairie, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53153 in? ▼
ZIP code 53153 (North Prairie) 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 53153? ▼
ZIP code 53153 in North Prairie, WI has a population of 2,328 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53153? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53153 is $152,543, which is 100% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53153? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53153 is $430,100, which is 55% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53153? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53153 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53153? ▼
ZIP code 53153 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53153? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53153 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10), Manufacturing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53153? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53153 increased by 16.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 53153? ▼
In ZIP code 53153, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 53153? ▼
In ZIP code 53153, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53153? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53153 is 2.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for North Prairie, 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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