Waukesha, WI ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Waukesha, Wisconsin: 53188, 53186 and 53189. Together they are home to 95,121 residents in 39,785 households. That is more than the 71,233 people counted inside Waukesha city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $74,588 in 53186 to $117,008 in 53189.
Waukesha city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 71,233 |
| Households | 30,567 |
| Median household income | $83,837 |
| Median home value | $315,500 |
| Median age | 36.7 |
| Median rent | $1,219 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 95,121 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 39,785 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $74,588 (53186) to $117,008 (53189) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $92,188 |
| Homeowners | 66.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 40 routes, 30,999 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Waukesha: 53189 ($117,008)
- Most residents: 53188 (34,892 people)
- Highest homeownership: 53189 (79.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 53189 (31.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 53186 (16.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 53186 (37.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 53189 ($406,200)
Every ZIP code in Waukesha
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53188 | Waukesha | 34,892 | 14,693 | $92,409 | $348,600 | 67.1% | 26.0% | 10.6% | 21 | 16,957 | 42% of its land; mailing city |
| 53186 | Waukesha | 33,374 | 14,758 | $74,588 | $301,100 | 55.1% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 19 | 16,527 | 54% of its land; mailing city |
| 53189 | Waukesha | 26,855 | 10,334 | $117,008 | $406,200 | 79.9% | 31.2% | 8.1% | — | — | 13% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Waukesha when at least 10% of its land lies inside Waukesha city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Waukesha. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Waukesha.
Counties
- Waukesha County — 27 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Pewaukee — 3 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Waukesha, WI?
- 53188, 53186 and 53189. A ZIP code is listed for Waukesha when at least 10% of its land lies inside Waukesha city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Waukesha.
- What is the population of Waukesha, WI?
- The Census Bureau counts 71,233 residents inside Waukesha city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Waukesha hold 95,121 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Waukesha, WI?
- $83,837 inside Waukesha city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $74,588 to $117,008.
- Which Waukesha ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 53189, at $117,008, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Waukesha, WI?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 40 carrier routes reaching 30,999 residential and 2,484 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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