City

Big Bend, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,573Population
💰$130,938Median HH Income▲ 72% above avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$381,200Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate711 (26.2%)
Some College197 (7.3%)
Associates347 (12.8%)
Bachelors309 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree1,143 (42.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 42.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate42.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.6%Renter: 5.4%Tenure
Owner94.6%
Renter5.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,938 ▲ 72% above avg
Median Home Value$381,200 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units1,624
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Big Bend, WI

Big Bend is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,573 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Big Bend is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,938 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Bend is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $381,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,069 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Bend is well-educated. 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

Big Bend, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Big Bend
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53103 3,573 $130,938 $381,200 $1,069 1.9% 53.4% 94.6%