53074 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53074, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53074 is a zip code in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, which covers Belgium, Port Washington, Port Washington, Saukville, and Saukville, with a total population of 13,098 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 53074 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53074.

The estimated population of people living in 53074 is 13,098, with a median age of 40.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53074 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,098
+2.42%
+0.65%
2020
12,788
 -0.65% -
2019
12,872
 -0.63% -
2018
12,953
 -0.47% -
2017
13,014
 - -

Population of 53074 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53074 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
91.6%
94.3%
 -2.86%
Black/African American
1.6%
0.7%
 +128.57%
Native
0.3%
0.4%
 -25.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
3.3%
 -33.33%
Asian
1.6%
0.4%
 +300.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
0.9%
 +188.89%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53074 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 53074 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53074 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53074 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40 -3.85% 40.2 -2.9% 39.8 -4.78%
2020 41.6 -0.72% 41.4 -0.96% 41.8 -0.71%
2019 41.9 +2.7% 41.8 +3.72% 42.1 +2.68%
2018 40.8 +2.26% 40.3 +3.6% 41 +0.49%
2017 39.9 - 38.9 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 53074 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 53074 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 9 653 +37.13% 742 +25.32% 899 934
10 to 19 777 -14.39% 893 -21.35% 642 714
20 to 29 987 -28.3% 864 -11.77% 704 763
30 to 39 860 +7.02% 754 +29.09% 912 982
40 to 49 838 -16.86% 769 -22.06% 698 603
50 to 59 945 +4.59% 964 -9.38% 978 869
60 to 69 751 +13.48% 945 +18.85% 854 1,135
70+ 543 +23.12% 729 +4.14% 660 751

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53074 zip code is $69,479.00.

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 53074.

  • Under 25
    $39,293.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $87,256.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,870.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53074 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 53074, 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 53074 is currently $85,050.00.

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.

5.42% of households in 53074 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 53074 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53074 is $36,240.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53074 by the total population of 53074.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53074 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53074 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
    10.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53074 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53074 zip over the age of 16 is 10,367.

Of those people, a total of 67.70% 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 53074 is 65.70%.

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 53074 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 458 66.40% 2.30%
20 to 24 years 655 87.20% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 812 91.90% 3.50%
30 to 34 years 932 67.00% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 1,747 89.00% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 1,457 88.50% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 906 73.20% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 1,104 73.40% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 1,249 33.20% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,047 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53074. 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 9,817 67.70% 3.10%
Black or African American 133 36.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 50.00% 11.10%
Asian 86 86.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 144 86.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 151 75.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 228 78.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,720 67.60% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53074 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 53074 is 6,814, with median earnings of $43,458.00.

Women in 53074 are earning approximately 59.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,814 $43,458.00
Male 3,583 $55,438.00
Female 3,231 $32,927.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53074 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 731 $67,601.00
Business and Financial 467 $97,923.00
Computer and Mathematical 194 $79,821.00
Architecture and Engineering 135 $74,271.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 145 $58,304.00
Legal 47 $70,893.00
Educational and Library 427 $50,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 152 $54,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 356 $62,946.00
Healthcare Support 372 $26,630.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $79,423.00
Food Preparation and Serving 430 $9,451.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 250 $31,929.00
Personal Care and Service 227 $9,583.00
Sales 583 $32,050.00
Office and Administrative Support 735 $35,485.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 253 $40,368.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 259 $54,089.00
Production 508 $50,096.00
Transportation and Material Moving 218 $42,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53074 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 53074.

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 412 $84,107.00 319 $38,295.00
Business and Financial 273 $98,365.00 194 $75,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 179 $79,955.00 15 $76,964.00
Architecture and Engineering 122 $72,917.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 72 $39,674.00 73 $59,732.00
Legal 36 $87,656.00 11 $70,536.00
Educational and Library 112 $73,229.00 315 $48,993.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 104 $75,625.00 48 $26,429.00
Healthcare Practitioners 85 $31,058.00 271 $66,750.00
Healthcare Support 90 $34,052.00 282 $25,326.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $79,423.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $10,461.00 290 $9,238.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 191 $36,853.00 59 $9,063.00
Personal Care and Service 27 $10,625.00 200 $9,444.00
Sales 340 $47,000.00 243 $17,344.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $44,597.00 649 $34,561.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 251 $40,221.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 257 $54,131.00 2 $0.00
Production 394 $52,222.00 114 $32,143.00
Transportation and Material Moving 208 $42,139.00 10 $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 5,444 households in 53074, with an average household size of 2.35 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 3,536 families living in the 53074 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 53074:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,792 200 544 1,908
Average Household Size 3.08 2.14 3.01 1.12
Total Families 2,792 200 544 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.01 2.67 0

Poverty

Of the 3,536 families living in 53074, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53074:

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 5,603 housing units in 53074.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,444 97.16%
Vacant 159 2.84%

32.95% of the total 5,603 housing units in 53074 are rental units. This is approximately 1,846 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,547 are occupied by the owner - or 63.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53074 is $939.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53074 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
    136
  • $500 to $999
    1,036
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    573
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    86
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    4
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53074 is $220,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53074 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    71
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    75
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    359
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    999
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,096
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    712
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    213
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53074. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53074 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,224
  • 1940 to 1949
    290
  • 1950 to 1959
    414
  • 1960 to 1969
    896
  • 1970 to 1979
    850
  • 1980 to 1989
    456
  • 1990 to 1999
    654
  • 2000 to 2009
    634
  • 2010 to 2013
    174
  • 2014 or later
    11

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 53074 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    207
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,686
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,335
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,216

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53074 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53074 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53074.

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
    447
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,172
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    879
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    975
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    659
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    326
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    606
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    353
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    223
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    333
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    128
  • 90 or more minutes
    69

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 53074 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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