City

Waukesha, WI

4 ZIP codes  ·  Waukesha County  ·  Wisconsin

👥94,161Population
💰$91,007Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$318,972Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.5%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 2.5%Asian: 2.3%Other: 3%Race
White81.5%
Hispanic10.1%
Black2.5%
Asian2.3%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma358 (0.6%)
HS Graduate13,527 (21.1%)
Some College6,166 (9.6%)
Associates9,483 (14.8%)
Bachelors7,317 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree27,212 (42.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 42.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate42.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,007 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$318,972 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,207/mo
Total Housing Units40,212
Vacant Units1,062

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Waukesha, WI

Waukesha is a city in Wisconsin, located in Waukesha County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 94,161 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.81 years.

Economically, Waukesha is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,007 is above the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waukesha is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,972, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,207 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waukesha is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.48%).

Waukesha, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Waukesha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53186 33,264 $74,596 $277,800 $1,180 2.7% 50.4% 54.8%
53188 34,290 $88,656 $317,300 $1,235 3.1% 55.5% 67.3%
53189 26,607 $114,555 $372,600 $1,206 2.4% 56.1% 81.7%