City

Mequon, WI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ozaukee County  ·  Wisconsin

👥28,536Population
💰$132,589Median HH Income▲ 74% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$462,149Median Home Value▲ 66% above avg
🎓72.1%College Grads▲ 86% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 2.2%Asian: 3.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic4.6%
Black2.2%
Asian3.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads72.1% ▲ 86% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.1%)
HS Graduate2,449 (13.1%)
Some College1,040 (5.6%)
Associates1,684 (9%)
Bachelors980 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree12,483 (66.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 13.1%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 66.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad13.1%
Some College5.6%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate66.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$132,589 ▲ 74% above avg
Median Home Value$462,148 ▲ 66% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,962/mo
Total Housing Units11,460
Vacant Units756

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Mequon, WI

Mequon is a city in Wisconsin, located in Ozaukee County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,536 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.38 years.

Economically, Mequon is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $132,588 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mequon is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $462,148, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,962 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mequon is highly educated. 72.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.92%).

Mequon, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mequon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53092 21,202 $126,431 $440,200 $1,962 1.8% 72.2% 77.5%
53097 7,334 $150,391 $525,600 2.7% 71.9% 95.0%