City

Waterford, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Racine County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,786Population
💰$100,896Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$357,700Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (0.4%)
HS Graduate4,036 (30.7%)
Some College1,371 (10.4%)
Associates1,536 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,948 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree4,217 (32%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 32%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate32.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,896 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$357,700 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,191/mo
Total Housing Units8,211
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
57%
About Waterford, WI

Waterford is a city in Wisconsin, located in Racine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,786 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Waterford is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,896 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waterford is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $357,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,191 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterford is well-educated. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53185 18,786 $100,896 $357,700 $1,191 3.0% 46.9% 82.3%