53185 ZIP Code, Waterford, WI
53185 is a ZIP code in Waterford, Wisconsin in Racine County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53167, 53103 and 53150. 18,560 people live here in 7,759 households. With about 406 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $103,225, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 48.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waterford, WI
- County: Racine County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 18,560
- Median household income: $103,225
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 18,560 |
| Households | 7,759 |
| Median household income | $103,225 |
| Income per person | $52,260 |
| Median age | 48.9 |
| Homeowners | 82.9% |
| Median home value | $384,600 |
| Median rent | $1,212 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% |
| Broadband internet | 94.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.6% |
| $15–25K | 3.9% |
| $25–35K | 6.4% |
| $35–50K | 5.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.6% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 20.9% |
| $150–200K | 17.2% |
| $200K+ | 13.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 21.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.8% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 54.2% |
| Owned outright | 24.6% |
| Rented | 15.8% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.4% |
| Townhome | 7.3% |
| 2–4 units | 7.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.8% |
| Mobile / other | 1.0% |
Businesses in 53185
367 business establishments with 3,443 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 66
- Retail Trade: 44
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 44
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 39
- Accommodation and Food Services: 35
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Finance and Insurance: 20
- Transportation and Warehousing: 18
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53167 — Rochester village, WI (5 mi)
- 53103 — Big Bend village, WI (5.8 mi)
- 53150 — Muskego city, WI (5.9 mi)
- 53139 — Eagle Lake CDP, WI (8.6 mi)
- 53149 — Mukwonago village, WI (9.2 mi)
- 53126 — Raymond village, WI (10 mi)
- 53105 — Rochester village, WI (10.3 mi)
- 53182 — Yorkville village, WI (10.5 mi)
Areas that include 53185
- Waterford, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Tichigan, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wind Lake, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Racine County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 12: highest median household income in Racine County
- No. 2 of 12: highest median home value in Racine County
- No. 5 of 12: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Racine County
- No. 1 of 12: highest median age in Racine County
Mail every home in 53185
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53185, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53185 in?
- 53185 is a Waterford, WI mailing address. By land area, 25% lies inside Tichigan, 15% lies inside Wind Lake, 5% lies inside Waterford and 3% lies inside Rochester; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53185 in?
- 53185 is in Racine County.
- What is the population of 53185?
- About 18,560 people (±704), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 18,761.
- What is the median household income in 53185?
- $103,225 (±$8,197), 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 53185?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53185 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53185?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53167 (5 mi, Rochester), 53103 (5.8 mi, Big Bend), 53150 (5.9 mi, Muskego), 53139 (8.6 mi, Eagle Lake), 53149 (9.2 mi, Mukwonago) and 53126 (10 mi, Raymond).
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