| ZIP Code | 53018 |
|---|---|
| City | Delafield |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Waukesha County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft |
| Latitude | 43.048156 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.3905 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 4.9% ▼ 51% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.2% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 867 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 404 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 589 (10.6%) |
| Bachelors | 774 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,903 (52.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,511 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $485,200 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,492/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,431 |
| Vacant Units | 206 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,431 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 206 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 53018 is located in Delafield, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. With a population of 7,884, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.4 years. Economically, 53018 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,511 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53018 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $485,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,492 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 53018 is primarily White (84.40%). Residents are highly educated — 66.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.9%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53018 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 53018 in Delafield, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,884 residents, a median household income of $130,511, and a median home value of $485,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.