City

North Prairie, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥2,728Population
💰$148,342Median HH Income▲ 94% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$393,800Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓56.7%College Grads▲ 46% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads56.7% ▲ 46% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate367 (19.6%)
Some College105 (5.6%)
Associates338 (18.1%)
Bachelors187 (10%)
Graduate Degree874 (46.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 19.6%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 46.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad19.6%
Some College5.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate46.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$148,342 ▲ 94% above avg
Median Home Value$393,800 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,117/mo
Total Housing Units1,094
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
54%
About North Prairie, WI

North Prairie is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,728 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, North Prairie is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $148,342 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in North Prairie is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $393,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,117 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North Prairie is well-educated. 56.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in North Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53153 2,728 $148,342 $393,800 $1,117 0.6% 56.7% 94.5%