City

Wales, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥3,073Population
💰$109,327Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$383,300Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓58.2%College Grads▲ 50% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.2%
Asian2.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty1.5% ▼ 85% below avg
College Grads58.2% ▲ 50% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.4%)
HS Graduate329 (15.2%)
Some College370 (17.1%)
Associates198 (9.1%)
Bachelors208 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,054 (48.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 15.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 48.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad15.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate48.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
60%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,327 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$383,300 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,473/mo
Total Housing Units1,117
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Wales, WI

Wales is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,073 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Wales is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,327 is above the national average. Approximately 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wales is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $383,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,473 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wales is well-educated. 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53183 3,073 $109,327 $383,300 $1,473 1.5% 58.2% 85.7%