| ZIP Code | 53027 |
|---|---|
| City | Hartford |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 1,015 ft |
| Latitude | 43.316267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.371075 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55131 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.7% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,032 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 1,628 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 2,088 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,336 (14.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,510 (28.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,708 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $290,200 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,113/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,091 |
| Vacant Units | 364 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,091 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 364 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 53027 is located in Hartford, Wisconsin, within Washington County. With a population of 23,201, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.7 years. Economically, 53027 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,708 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53027 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $290,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,113 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 53027 is primarily White (91.30%). Residents are well-educated — 43.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53027 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 53027 in Hartford, WI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,201 residents, a median household income of $85,708, and a median home value of $290,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.