| ZIP Code | 53103 |
|---|---|
| City | Big Bend |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Waukesha County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 786 ft |
| Latitude | 42.880533 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.217334 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 84% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.4% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 711 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 197 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 347 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 309 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,143 (42.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,938 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,200 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,069/mo ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,624 |
| Vacant Units | 55 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,624 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 55 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 53103 is located in Big Bend, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. With a population of 3,573, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.8 years. Economically, 53103 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,938 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53103 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $381,200 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,069 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 53103 is primarily White (94.23%). Residents are well-educated — 53.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53103 stands at 1.9%, which is well 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 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 53103 in Big Bend, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,573 residents, a median household income of $130,938, and a median home value of $381,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.