City

Elkhorn, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Walworth County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,640Population
💰$83,635Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$287,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.6%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic10.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.6%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma153 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,519 (27.5%)
Some College1,419 (11.1%)
Associates2,216 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,254 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree4,246 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College11.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,635 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$287,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,031/mo
Total Housing Units8,397
Vacant Units777

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Elkhorn, WI

Elkhorn is a city in Wisconsin, located in Walworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,640 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Elkhorn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,635 is near the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkhorn is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $287,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,031 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhorn is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkhorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53121 18,640 $83,635 $287,900 $1,031 1.5% 43.0% 73.2%