53183 ZIP Code, Wales, WI
53183 is a ZIP code in Wales, Wisconsin in Waukesha County. It covers 3.5 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53018, 53127 and 53188. 3,111 people live here in 1,058 households. With about 879 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $108,827, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wales, WI
- County: Waukesha County
- Land area: 3.5 sq mi
- Population: 3,111
- Median household income: $108,827
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,111 |
| Households | 1,058 |
| Median household income | $108,827 |
| Income per person | $50,329 |
| Median age | 42.4 |
| Homeowners | 85.8% |
| Median home value | $398,700 |
| Median rent | $1,322 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% |
| Broadband internet | 97.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.1% |
| $10–15K | 0.5% |
| $15–25K | 1.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.4% |
| $35–50K | 5.6% |
| $50–75K | 14.7% |
| $75–100K | 15.2% |
| $100–150K | 30.0% |
| $150–200K | 12.9% |
| $200K+ | 14.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 16.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 9.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 58.8% |
| Owned outright | 23.6% |
| Rented | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.6% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 0.8% |
| 5–19 units | 7.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53183
93 business establishments with 967 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 12
- Accommodation and Food Services: 12
- Retail Trade: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Construction: 8
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53018 — Delafield city, WI (3.1 mi)
- 53127 (3.5 mi)
- 53188 — Waukesha city, WI (4 mi)
- 53153 — North Prairie village, WI (4.8 mi)
- 53189 — Waukesha city, WI (5.9 mi)
- 53118 — Dousman village, WI (6.8 mi)
- 53072 — Pewaukee city, WI (7.3 mi)
- 53058 — Nashotah village, WI (7.6 mi)
Areas that include 53183
- Wales, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Waukesha County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 8 of 25: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Waukesha County
- No. 5 of 25: highest share of households with children in Waukesha County
- No. 8 of 25: lowest median age in Waukesha County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53183, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53183 in?
- 53183 is a Wales, WI mailing address. By land area, 90% lies inside Wales; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53183 in?
- 53183 is in Waukesha County.
- What is the population of 53183?
- About 3,111 people (±121), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,110.
- What is the median household income in 53183?
- $108,827 (±$6,389), 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 53183?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53183 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53183?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53018 (3.1 mi, Delafield), 53127 (3.5 mi), 53188 (4 mi, Waukesha), 53153 (4.8 mi, North Prairie), 53189 (5.9 mi, Waukesha) and 53118 (6.8 mi, Dousman).
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