53189 ZIP Code, Waukesha, WI
53189 is a ZIP code in Waukesha, Wisconsin in Waukesha County. It covers 48 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53127, 53188 and 53149. 26,855 people live here in 10,334 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Wisconsin ZIP codes. With about 561 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (80%). Median household income is $117,008, well above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waukesha, WI
- County: Waukesha County
- Land area: 48 sq mi
- Population: 26,855
- Median household income: $117,008
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,855 |
| Households | 10,334 |
| Median household income | $117,008 |
| Income per person | $56,122 |
| Median age | 43.1 |
| Homeowners | 79.9% |
| Median home value | $406,200 |
| Median rent | $1,206 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% |
| Broadband internet | 95.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.1% |
| $10–15K | 2.5% |
| $15–25K | 3.7% |
| $25–35K | 3.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.5% |
| $50–75K | 11.2% |
| $75–100K | 9.2% |
| $100–150K | 25.1% |
| $150–200K | 14.8% |
| $200K+ | 20.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 5.9% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 13.5% |
| 45–54 | 14.6% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.7% |
| 75+ | 6.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 56.0% |
| Owned outright | 22.4% |
| Rented | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 75.7% |
| Townhome | 6.6% |
| 2–4 units | 9.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53189
526 business establishments with 8,589 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 94
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 57
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 56
- Retail Trade: 55
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 47
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 41
- Wholesale Trade: 31
- Accommodation and Food Services: 31
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53127 (4.6 mi)
- 53188 — Waukesha city, WI (5.3 mi)
- 53149 — Mukwonago village, WI (5.4 mi)
- 53153 — North Prairie village, WI (5.6 mi)
- 53103 — Big Bend village, WI (5.8 mi)
- 53183 — Wales village, WI (5.9 mi)
- 53186 — Waukesha city, WI (6.9 mi)
- 53146 — New Berlin city, WI (7.2 mi)
Areas that include 53189
- Waukesha, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Big Bend, WI ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Waukesha County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53189, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53189 in?
- 53189 is a Waukesha, WI mailing address. By land area, 13% lies inside Waukesha and 1% lies inside Big Bend; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53189 in?
- 53189 is in Waukesha County.
- What is the population of 53189?
- About 26,855 people (±1,167), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,846.
- What is the median household income in 53189?
- $117,008 (±$2,661), 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 53189?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53189 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53189?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53127 (4.6 mi), 53188 (5.3 mi, Waukesha), 53149 (5.4 mi, Mukwonago), 53153 (5.6 mi, North Prairie), 53103 (5.8 mi, Big Bend) and 53183 (5.9 mi, Wales).
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