City

Lake Geneva, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Walworth County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,440Population
💰$83,018Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$337,000Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓50.7%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 12.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 1%Other: 3.8%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic12.2%
Black0.6%
Asian1.0%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads50.7% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma137 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,956 (23.5%)
Some College1,298 (10.3%)
Associates1,807 (14.4%)
Bachelors1,140 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree5,226 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College10.3%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,018 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$337,000 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,277/mo
Total Housing Units11,455
Vacant Units3,312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Lake Geneva, WI

Lake Geneva is a city in Wisconsin, located in Walworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,440 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Lake Geneva is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,018 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Geneva is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,277 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Geneva is well-educated. 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Geneva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53147 18,440 $83,018 $337,000 $1,277 4.1% 50.7% 67.3%