City

Whitewater, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Walworth County  ·  Wisconsin

👥20,461Population
💰$59,598Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂22.8Median Age
🏠$247,000Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 1.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Black2.6%
Asian1.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
40%
25–44
17%
45–64
16%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.7%)
HS Graduate2,096 (25%)
Some College983 (11.7%)
Associates1,439 (17.2%)
Bachelors794 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree3,014 (35.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 35.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College11.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate35.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.8%Renter: 54.2%Tenure
Owner45.8%
Renter54.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,598 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$247,000 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$990/mo
Total Housing Units8,331
Vacant Units1,236

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Whitewater, WI

Whitewater is a city in Wisconsin, located in Walworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,461 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.8 years.

Economically, Whitewater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,598 is below the national average. Approximately 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Whitewater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $990 per month.

The population of Whitewater is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.59%).

Whitewater, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Whitewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53190 20,461 $59,598 $247,000 $990 3.5% 45.4% 45.8%