53072 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53072, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53072 is a zip code in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, which covers Brookfield, Brookfield, Delafield, Hartland, Lisbon, Merton, Pewaukee, Pewaukee, Sussex, and Waukesha, with a total population of 26,384 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 53072 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53072.

The estimated population of people living in 53072 is 26,384, with a median age of 45.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53072 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,384
+2.07%
+5.11%
2020
25,850
 -0.52% -
2019
25,984
+2.47%
-
2018
25,357
+1.02%
-
2017
25,102
 - -

Population of 53072 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53072 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
88.3%
89.9%
 -1.78%
Black/African American
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.1%
4.4%
 -6.82%
Asian
3.8%
3.9%
 -2.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
0.8%
 +275.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53072 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 53072 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53072 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53072 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 +1.58% 42.9 +2.14% 47.9 +1.27%
2020 44.3 +1.14% 42 +1.69% 47.3 +1.94%
2019 43.8 -1.35% 41.3 -2.13% 46.4 +0.87%
2018 44.4 +1.14% 42.2 +0.24% 46 +2.22%
2017 43.9 - 42.1 - 45 -

The median age of the 53072 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 53072 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 1,287 +25.58% 1,262 +16.72% 1,640 1,476
10 to 19 1,430 -4.77% 1,886 -19.69% 1,322 1,534
20 to 29 1,667 -28.38% 1,214 -26.61% 1,192 918
30 to 39 1,297 +18.03% 1,367 +14.17% 1,532 1,568
40 to 49 1,688 +6.1% 1,815 -9.76% 1,787 1,632
50 to 59 2,037 -12.35% 2,074 +13.36% 1,795 2,338
60 to 69 1,568 +20.47% 1,728 +16.18% 1,907 2,018
70+ 1,109 +32.95% 1,673 +29.33% 1,511 2,214

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53072 zip code is $93,936.00.

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 53072.

  • Under 25
    $55,083.00
  • 25 to 44
    $130,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,058.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,307.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53072 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 53072, 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 53072 is currently $131,824.00.

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.

17.99% of households in 53072 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 53072 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.71%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.15%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53072 is $58,587.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53072 by the total population of 53072.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53072 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53072 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
    19.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.76%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53072 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53072 zip over the age of 16 is 21,388.

Of those people, a total of 67.90% 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 53072 is 66.20%.

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 53072 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 976 62.20% 8.70%
20 to 24 years 937 82.60% 8.00%
25 to 29 years 1,173 99.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,375 91.10% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 3,743 91.00% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 3,182 88.70% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 2,352 82.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 2,056 69.30% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 3,296 25.40% 7.40%
75 years and over 2,298 13.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53072. 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 19,698 67.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 124 72.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 56 62.50% 0.00%
Asian 820 71.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 0.00% 0.00%
Other 106 85.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 574 81.50% 3.60%
Hispanic or Latino 712 86.50% 3.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,276 66.90% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53072 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 53072 is 14,157, with median earnings of $62,860.00.

Women in 53072 are earning approximately 65.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,157 $62,860.00
Male 7,304 $77,881.00
Female 6,853 $51,273.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53072 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 2,214 $105,761.00
Business and Financial 1,257 $73,050.00
Computer and Mathematical 508 $96,071.00
Architecture and Engineering 703 $87,662.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 144 $68,438.00
Community and Social Service 125 $62,939.00
Legal 317 $122,211.00
Educational and Library 728 $46,161.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 411 $73,256.00
Healthcare Practitioners 948 $74,674.00
Healthcare Support 324 $31,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $84,282.00
Law Enforcement 86 $101,944.00
Food Preparation and Serving 538 $8,555.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 219 $15,268.00
Personal Care and Service 369 $16,625.00
Sales 1,770 $71,202.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,477 $40,168.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 405 $44,688.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $78,950.00
Production 679 $49,244.00
Transportation and Material Moving 338 $30,341.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53072 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 53072.

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 1,308 $131,818.00 906 $71,250.00
Business and Financial 661 $88,102.00 596 $65,096.00
Computer and Mathematical 386 $100,179.00 122 $90,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 563 $85,625.00 140 $113,370.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 100 $69,688.00 44 $66,389.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00 95 $63,209.00
Legal 135 $195,417.00 182 $120,951.00
Educational and Library 118 $77,875.00 610 $31,810.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $64,857.00 269 $73,293.00
Healthcare Practitioners 283 $157,431.00 665 $61,402.00
Healthcare Support 46 $42,875.00 278 $26,023.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $86,250.00 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 86 $101,944.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 351 $9,013.00 187 $4,915.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 141 $13,849.00 78 $20,625.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $31,477.00 284 $12,500.00
Sales 961 $93,417.00 809 $59,760.00
Office and Administrative Support 235 $48,482.00 1,242 $39,601.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 359 $48,542.00 46 $24,583.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 233 $78,950.00 0 $0.00
Production 535 $52,577.00 144 $38,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 290 $35,833.00 48 $2,500.00

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 11,827 households in 53072, with an average household size of 2.22 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 7,279 families living in the 53072 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 53072:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,501 266 512 4,548
Average Household Size 2.87 2.66 2.93 1.19
Total Families 6,501 266 512 0
Average Household Size 2.87 2.51 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 7,279 families living in 53072, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53072:

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 12,306 housing units in 53072.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,827 96.11%
Vacant 479 3.89%

22.35% of the total 12,306 housing units in 53072 are rental units. This is approximately 2,751 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,025 are occupied by the owner - or 73.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53072 is $1,159.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53072 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
    51
  • Less than $500
    104
  • $500 to $999
    781
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,171
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    516
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    62
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    82
  • $3,000 or more
    35

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53072 is $331,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53072 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    94
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    74
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    437
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,070
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,338
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,993
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,693
  • $1,000,000 or more
    326

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53072. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53072 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    863
  • 1940 to 1949
    384
  • 1950 to 1959
    685
  • 1960 to 1969
    621
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,236
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,417
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,969
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,939
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,171
  • 2014 or later
    21

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 53072 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    343
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,892
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,439
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,153

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53072 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53072 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53072.

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
    292
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,088
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,727
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,014
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,904
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,418
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,564
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    502
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    347
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    708
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    216
  • 90 or more minutes
    182

Summary

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