City

Elm Grove, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥6,467Population
💰$133,036Median HH Income▲ 74% above avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$470,200Median Home Value▲ 69% above avg
🎓70.8%College Grads▲ 83% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.3%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White90.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.3%
Asian2.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads70.8% ▲ 83% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
HS Graduate530 (12.4%)
Some College219 (5.1%)
Associates503 (11.7%)
Bachelors205 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree2,826 (66%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.4%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 66%Edu
HS Grad12.4%
Some College5.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate66.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$133,036 ▲ 74% above avg
Median Home Value$470,200 ▲ 69% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,788/mo
Total Housing Units2,335
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Elm Grove, WI

Elm Grove is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,467 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Elm Grove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $133,036 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elm Grove is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $470,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,788 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elm Grove is highly educated. 70.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elm Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53122 6,467 $133,036 $470,200 $1,788 0.3% 70.8% 88.5%