53017 ZIP Code, Colgate, WI
53017 is a ZIP code in Colgate, Wisconsin — mostly in Washington County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Waukesha County. It covers 17 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53033, 53089 and 53076. 5,458 people live here in 1,868 households. With about 316 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (97%). Median household income is $153,917, well above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Colgate, WI
- County: Washington County
- Land area: 17 sq mi
- Population: 5,458
- Median household income: $153,917
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,458 |
| Households | 1,868 |
| Median household income | $153,917 |
| Income per person | $63,355 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 96.6% |
| Median home value | $521,700 |
| Median rent | $1,255 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% |
| Broadband internet | 97.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 4.1% |
| $35–50K | 3.4% |
| $50–75K | 6.7% |
| $75–100K | 7.3% |
| $100–150K | 23.7% |
| $150–200K | 26.6% |
| $200K+ | 25.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 14.1% |
| 35–44 | 9.4% |
| 45–54 | 14.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 6.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 62.8% |
| Owned outright | 31.3% |
| Rented | 3.3% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 99.1% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.3% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53017
74 business establishments with 355 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 22
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Retail Trade: 9
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 6
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53033 — Richfield village, WI (2.6 mi)
- 53089 — Sussex village, WI (3.9 mi)
- 53076 — Richfield village, WI (5.2 mi)
- 53046 — Lannon village, WI (5.7 mi)
- 53029 — Hartland village, WI (5.9 mi)
- 53022 — Germantown village, WI (7.2 mi)
- 53051 — Menomonee Falls village, WI (7.2 mi)
- 53072 — Pewaukee city, WI (8.4 mi)
Areas that include 53017
- Richfield, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Colgate, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Washington County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Waukesha County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 13: highest median household income in Washington County
- No. 1 of 13: highest median home value in Washington County
- No. 2 of 13: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Washington County
- No. 1 of 13: highest share of households with children in Washington County
- No. 4 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Washington County
- No. 1 of 13: lowest median age in Washington County
Mail every home in 53017
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53017, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53017 in?
- 53017 is a Colgate, WI mailing address. By land area, 65% lies inside Richfield and 8% lies inside Germantown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53017 in?
- 53017 is mostly in Washington County (88% of its land), with smaller parts in Waukesha County.
- What is the population of 53017?
- About 5,458 people (±928), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 5,496.
- What is the median household income in 53017?
- $153,917 (±$18,434), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 53017?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53017 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53017?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53033 (2.6 mi, Richfield), 53089 (3.9 mi, Sussex), 53076 (5.2 mi, Richfield), 53046 (5.7 mi, Lannon), 53029 (5.9 mi, Hartland) and 53022 (7.2 mi, Germantown).
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