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Walworth, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53184

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

4,271
56/sq mi
$84,413
Median income
$315,100
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walworth pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
56
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53184 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53184 covers 75.9 square miles in Walworth, Walworth County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,271 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53184 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,413 (8% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $40,343. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $315,100 (27% above the state average); renters pay a median of $974 monthly, and 60.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Walworth County, letting you compare 53184 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 53184

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walworth, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53184.

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 53184, Walworth, 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

4,271

Population

75.9

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53184?

40.7

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

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?

$84,413

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$40,343

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53184 ranks nationally

Walworth, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,413 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,642

Total Housing Units

1,545

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$315,100

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$974

Median Rent

1978

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53184 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 144
2021 +9.4% 157
2022 +17.1% 184
2023 +7.0% 197
2024 +6.0% 209

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 128 business establishments in ZIP 53184, employing approximately 2,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,113,000.

128

Businesses

2,011

Employees

$123.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 18.0%
Construction 19 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 16 12.5%
Manufacturing 14 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.8%
Wholesale trade 8 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.3%
Finance and insurance 3 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%

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 53184 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 53184 ranks #3 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 53184 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 53184 ranks #4 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
53125 Fontana, WI 1,895 2.6 mi
60033 Harvard, IL 13,922 7.3 mi
53191 Williams Bay, WI 2,842 4.6 mi
53585 Sharon, WI 2,215 5.5 mi
53195 Zenda, WI 114 6.1 mi
53115 Delavan, WI 15,788 9.2 mi
53114 Darien, WI 2,678 8.6 mi
61012 Capron, IL 2,175 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walworth County

53190 standard
Whitewater, WI
Pop: 19,200
53121 standard
Elkhorn, WI
Pop: 19,045
53147 standard
Lake Geneva, WI
Pop: 16,457
53115 standard
Delavan, WI
Pop: 15,788
53120 standard
East Troy, WI
Pop: 9,679
53128 standard
Genoa City, WI
Pop: 8,947

Related Areas

Walworth County Walworth, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53184 in? ▼
ZIP code 53184 (Walworth) 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 53184? ▼
ZIP code 53184 in Walworth, WI has a population of 4,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53184? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53184 is $84,413, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53184? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53184 is $315,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53184? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53184 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53184? ▼
ZIP code 53184 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 2,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53184? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53184 are: Retail trade (23), Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53184? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53184 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 53184? ▼
In ZIP code 53184, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 53184? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53184 is 26.2 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 53184? ▼
In ZIP code 53184, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53184? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53184 is 14.1% 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.