City

Elkhart Lake, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Sheboygan County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,553Population
💰$90,536Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$322,700Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.6%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.1%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
15%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.4%)
HS Graduate909 (35.5%)
Some College255 (10%)
Associates286 (11.2%)
Bachelors314 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree783 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 10%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College10.0%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,536 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$322,700 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,108/mo
Total Housing Units1,865
Vacant Units348

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Elkhart Lake, WI

Elkhart Lake is a city in Wisconsin, located in Sheboygan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,553 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, Elkhart Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,536 is above the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkhart Lake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,108 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhart Lake is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.03%).

Elkhart Lake, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Elkhart Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53020 3,553 $90,536 $322,700 $1,108 3.5% 42.9% 86.8%