| ZIP Code | 53153 |
|---|---|
| City | North Prairie |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Waukesha County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 950 ft |
| Latitude | 42.940891 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.402108 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 75% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.7% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 89% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 367 (19.6%) |
| Some College | 105 (5.6%) |
| Associates | 338 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 187 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 874 (46.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $148,342 ▲ 94% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $393,800 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,117/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,094 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,094 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 53153 is located in North Prairie, Wisconsin, within Waukesha County. With a population of 2,728, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 53153 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $148,342 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53153 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $393,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,117 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 53153 is primarily White (98.06%). Residents are well-educated — 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53153 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 53153 in North Prairie, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,728 residents, a median household income of $148,342, and a median home value of $393,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.