53121 ZIP Code, Elkhorn, WI
53121 is a ZIP code in Elkhorn, Wisconsin in Walworth County. It covers 114 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53115, 53176 and 53120. 18,551 people live here in 7,667 households. With about 162 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $85,643, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Elkhorn, WI
- County: Walworth County
- Land area: 114 sq mi
- Population: 18,551
- Median household income: $85,643
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,551 |
| Households | 7,667 |
| Median household income | $85,643 |
| Income per person | $46,804 |
| Median age | 43.2 |
| Homeowners | 72.1% |
| Median home value | $313,500 |
| Median rent | $1,054 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Broadband internet | 86.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 2.4% |
| $15–25K | 3.4% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 21.0% |
| $150–200K | 9.6% |
| $200K+ | 12.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.1% |
| 20–24 | 6.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.0% |
| 65–74 | 12.0% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 44.5% |
| Owned outright | 21.1% |
| Rented | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 9.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.7% |
| Townhome | 6.2% |
| 2–4 units | 7.0% |
| 5–19 units | 11.2% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 1.3% |
Businesses in 53121
561 business establishments with 7,369 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 85
- Retail Trade: 69
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 65
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 49
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 46
- Accommodation and Food Services: 43
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 40
- Manufacturing: 39
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53115 — Delavan city, WI (8.1 mi)
- 53176 — Springfield CDP, WI (8.1 mi)
- 53120 — East Troy village, WI (8.3 mi)
- 53191 — Williams Bay village, WI (9.8 mi)
- 53147 — Lake Geneva city, WI (11.9 mi)
- 53190 — Whitewater city, WI (11.9 mi)
- 53125 — Fontana-on-Geneva Lake village, WI (12.1 mi)
- 53156 — Palmyra village, WI (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 53121
- Elkhorn, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lauderdale Lakes, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Walworth County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 12: highest median household income in Walworth County
- No. 5 of 12: lowest median age in Walworth County
Mail every home in 53121
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53121, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53121 in?
- 53121 is a Elkhorn, WI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Elkhorn and 4% lies inside Lauderdale Lakes; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53121 in?
- 53121 is in Walworth County.
- What is the population of 53121?
- About 18,551 people (±477), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,222.
- What is the median household income in 53121?
- $85,643 (±$6,902), 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 53121?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53121 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53121?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53115 (8.1 mi, Delavan), 53176 (8.1 mi, Springfield), 53120 (8.3 mi, East Troy), 53191 (9.8 mi, Williams Bay), 53147 (11.9 mi, Lake Geneva) and 53190 (11.9 mi, Whitewater).
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