City

Pewaukee, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥26,652Population
💰$97,434Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$424,300Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓62.3%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 3.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.3%
Asian3.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads62.3% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,138 (16.4%)
Some College1,635 (8.5%)
Associates2,384 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,769 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree10,137 (53%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 16.4%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 53%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad16.4%
Some College8.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate53.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,434 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$424,300 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,352/mo
Total Housing Units12,594
Vacant Units548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
58%
About Pewaukee, WI

Pewaukee is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,652 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Pewaukee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,434 is above the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pewaukee is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $424,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,352 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pewaukee is highly educated. 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pewaukee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53072 26,652 $97,434 $424,300 $1,352 2.0% 62.3% 75.5%