| ZIP Code | 53022 |
|---|---|
| City | Germantown |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 854 ft |
| Latitude | 43.232179 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.1158 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.9% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,997 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 1,105 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 1,504 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,552 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,655 (47.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,324 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $353,000 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,315/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,229 |
| Vacant Units | 291 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,229 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 291 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 53022 is located in Germantown, Wisconsin, within Washington County. With a population of 19,883, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 53022 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,324 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53022 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $353,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,315 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 53022 is primarily White (82.01%). Residents are well-educated — 58.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53022 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 53022 in Germantown, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,883 residents, a median household income of $105,324, and a median home value of $353,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.