53018 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53018, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53018 is a zip code in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, which covers Delafield, Delafield, Genesee, Nashotah, Summit, and Wales, with a total population of 7,624 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 53018 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53018.

The estimated population of people living in 53018 is 7,624, with a median age of 45.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53018 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,624
 -5.07% -4.50%
2020
8,031
+5.64%
-
2019
7,602
 -4.21% -
2018
7,936
 -0.59% -
2017
7,983
 - -

Population of 53018 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53018 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.6%
91.1%
 -6.04%
Black/African American
4.2%
1.7%
 +147.06%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.2%
2.8%
 +121.43%
Asian
1.9%
0.6%
 +216.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
3.8%
 -47.37%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53018 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 53018 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53018 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53018 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.6 -2.36% 42.9 -0.46% 47.2 -3.67%
2020 46.7 -5.08% 43.1 -6.1% 49 -5.04%
2019 49.2 +4.24% 45.9 +2.46% 51.6 +5.09%
2018 47.2 +1.07% 44.8 +1.59% 49.1 -0.61%
2017 46.7 - 44.1 - 49.4 -

The median age of the 53018 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 53018 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 466 +16.94% 291 +71.2% 545 516
10 to 19 717 -26.39% 504 -21.8% 542 396
20 to 29 461 -34.03% 306 -19.3% 263 246
30 to 39 277 +26.29% 278 +34.16% 356 385
40 to 49 476 -26.01% 571 -13.7% 350 488
50 to 59 745 -8.88% 734 -19.91% 678 590
60 to 69 580 -8.8% 652 +10.17% 520 718
70+ 450 +13.31% 475 +14.7% 505 526

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53018 zip code is $107,679.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 53018.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,813.00
  • 45 to 64
    $135,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53018 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 53018, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 53018 is currently $144,432.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

16.81% of households in 53018 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 53018 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.09%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53018 is $57,946.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53018 by the total population of 53018.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53018 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53018 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53018 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53018 zip over the age of 16 is 5,931.

Of those people, a total of 62.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 53018 is 61.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 53018 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 306 34.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 229 62.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 280 100.00% 3.60%
30 to 34 years 449 83.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 823 84.70% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 826 89.10% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 749 90.00% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 645 70.90% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,106 23.00% 4.70%
75 years and over 518 1.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53018. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,258 62.90% 2.10%
Black or African American 180 11.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 115 86.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 63 95.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 302 79.50% 5.40%
Hispanic or Latino 273 98.90% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,222 62.70% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53018 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 53018 is 3,645, with median earnings of $53,362.00.

Women in 53018 are earning approximately 49.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,645 $53,362.00
Male 1,915 $83,125.00
Female 1,730 $40,804.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53018 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 705 $107,021.00
Business and Financial 167 $107,279.00
Computer and Mathematical 111 $85,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $106,161.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $12,135.00
Community and Social Service 98 $44,722.00
Legal 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 235 $31,229.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $36,667.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $66,307.00
Healthcare Support 37 $27,011.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $83,472.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 167 $11,332.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 82 $12,500.00
Personal Care and Service 158 $19,112.00
Sales 539 $74,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 303 $37,396.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $18,068.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $61,528.00
Production 166 $41,150.00
Transportation and Material Moving 83 $21,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53018 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 53018.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 554 $123,889.00 151 $79,531.00
Business and Financial 65 $141,719.00 102 $54,096.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $87,250.00 59 $58,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 82 $125,417.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 34 $0.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $73,333.00 76 $43,889.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 80 $32,422.00 155 $22,386.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $7,344.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $127,135.00 172 $61,389.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 33 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $83,472.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $36,375.00 107 $10,881.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $20,156.00 17 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 158 $19,112.00
Sales 294 $101,591.00 245 $48,203.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $0.00 285 $42,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 69 $18,068.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 29 $61,528.00 0 $0.00
Production 112 $41,489.00 54 $16,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 60 $40,156.00 23 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,057 households in 53018, with an average household size of 2.41 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,223 families living in the 53018 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 53018:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,870 157 196 834
Average Household Size 2.81 3.59 3.11 1.12
Total Families 1,870 157 196 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.4 2.86 0

Poverty

Of the 2,223 families living in 53018, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53018:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,270 housing units in 53018.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,057 93.49%
Vacant 213 6.51%

20.95% of the total 3,270 housing units in 53018 are rental units. This is approximately 685 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,322 are occupied by the owner - or 71.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53018 is $1,329.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53018 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    50
  • Less than $500
    58
  • $500 to $999
    141
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    224
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    195
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    67
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53018 is $393,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53018 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    39
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    95
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    365
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,191
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    515
  • $1,000,000 or more
    117

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53018. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53018 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    405
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    359
  • 1960 to 1969
    214
  • 1970 to 1979
    640
  • 1980 to 1989
    271
  • 1990 to 1999
    736
  • 2000 to 2009
    302
  • 2010 to 2013
    287
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 53018 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    96
  • 1 vehicle available
    751
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,385
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    825

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53018 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53018 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53018.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    174
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    295
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    576
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    442
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    608
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    197
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    273
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    121
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    157
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    178
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    116
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 53018 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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