City

Sussex, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥20,202Population
💰$116,042Median HH Income▲ 52% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$387,100Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1%Asian: 4.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.0%
Asian4.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,470 (18.3%)
Some College1,227 (9.1%)
Associates1,978 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,724 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree6,052 (44.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 44.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College9.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate44.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,042 ▲ 52% above avg
Median Home Value$387,100 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,270/mo
Total Housing Units7,856
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Sussex, WI

Sussex is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,202 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Sussex is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,042 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sussex is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,270 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sussex is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sussex
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53089 20,202 $116,042 $387,100 $1,270 3.3% 57.6% 79.2%