City

Oak Creek, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Milwaukee County  ·  Wisconsin

👥36,473Population
💰$93,120Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$305,100Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓51.4%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.7%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 3.7%Asian: 6.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White73.7%
Hispanic12.1%
Black3.7%
Asian6.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty4.4% ▼ 56% below avg
College Grads51.4% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 85% below avg
No HS Diploma225 (0.9%)
HS Graduate6,401 (25.7%)
Some College2,592 (10.4%)
Associates2,893 (11.6%)
Bachelors3,125 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree9,678 (38.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 38.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate38.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.4%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.4%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,120 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$305,100 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,397/mo
Total Housing Units15,602
Vacant Units438

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Oak Creek, WI

Oak Creek is a city in Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 36,473 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Oak Creek is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,120 is above the national average. Approximately 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oak Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $305,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,397 per month.

The population of Oak Creek is well-educated. 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oak Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53154 36,473 $93,120 $305,100 $1,397 0.8% 51.4% 59.4%