53149 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53149, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53149 is a zip code in Racine County, Walworth County, and Waukesha County, Wisconsin, which covers Waterford, East Troy, Mukwonago, Eagle, Genesee, Mukwonago, North Prairie, and Vernon, with a total population of 19,318 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 53149 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53149.

The estimated population of people living in 53149 is 19,318, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53149 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
19,318
 -2.68% -1.57%
2020
19,849
 -1.99% -
2019
20,252
+2.76%
-
2018
19,708
+0.41%
-
2017
19,627
 - -

Population of 53149 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53149 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
91.3%
94.2%
 -3.08%
Black/African American
0.5%
1.5%
 -66.67%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
1.9%
 +105.26%
Asian
1.8%
0.8%
 +125.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.5%
 +66.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53149 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 53149 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53149 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53149 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 +0.23% 43.8 +0.69% 43.8 -0.23%
2020 43.7 +1.16% 43.5 +1.64% 43.9 +0.69%
2019 43.2 -0.23% 42.8 -0.47% 43.6 +0.23%
2018 43.3 -0.23% 43 -1.83% 43.5 +1.16%
2017 43.4 - 43.8 - 43 -

The median age of the 53149 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 53149 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 1,035 -0.54% 1,233 -14.39% 1,019 1,051
10 to 19 1,484 -2.15% 1,449 -33.68% 1,448 1,016
20 to 29 614 +36.9% 775 +34.15% 871 1,054
30 to 39 1,186 -5.07% 1,115 -7.65% 1,112 1,025
40 to 49 1,412 +14.87% 1,634 -14.36% 1,616 1,402
50 to 59 1,772 -9.78% 1,546 +3.69% 1,595 1,591
60 to 69 1,383 -0.13% 1,444 -9.27% 1,379 1,313
70+ 807 +11.62% 738 +26.07% 889 937

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53149 zip code is $107,278.00.

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 53149.

  • Under 25
    $83,875.00
  • 25 to 44
    $120,346.00
  • 45 to 64
    $125,288.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,563.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53149 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 53149, 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 53149 is currently $126,390.00.

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.

14.91% of households in 53149 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 53149 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.20%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.43%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53149 is $47,719.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53149 by the total population of 53149.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53149 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53149 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
    14.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53149 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53149 zip over the age of 16 is 15,640.

Of those people, a total of 73.40% 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 53149 is 70.70%.

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 53149 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 856 46.40% 10.80%
20 to 24 years 1,053 86.90% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 872 95.10% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 789 92.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,793 92.30% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 2,747 91.00% 0.80%
55 to 59 years 2,012 83.00% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 1,452 70.80% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 2,106 37.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 960 3.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53149. 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 14,587 72.10% 3.00%
Black or African American 89 65.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 339 94.10% 24.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 84 83.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 505 94.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 468 95.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,396 71.80% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53149 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 53149 is 11,061, with median earnings of $53,606.00.

Women in 53149 are earning approximately 67.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,061 $53,606.00
Male 5,969 $64,435.00
Female 5,092 $43,188.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53149 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 1,430 $81,250.00
Business and Financial 592 $83,468.00
Computer and Mathematical 356 $85,227.00
Architecture and Engineering 388 $83,182.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $88,393.00
Community and Social Service 239 $45,461.00
Legal 59 $155,350.00
Educational and Library 615 $54,485.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 157 $11,830.00
Healthcare Practitioners 897 $66,063.00
Healthcare Support 451 $19,595.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 113 $53,839.00
Law Enforcement 27 $83,194.00
Food Preparation and Serving 217 $16,369.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 242 $24,844.00
Personal Care and Service 220 $16,522.00
Sales 1,136 $59,519.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,283 $41,001.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 701 $66,972.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 371 $63,287.00
Production 774 $48,017.00
Transportation and Material Moving 396 $35,694.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53149 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 53149.

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 866 $117,500.00 564 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 259 $103,194.00 333 $56,919.00
Computer and Mathematical 257 $86,193.00 99 $63,819.00
Architecture and Engineering 347 $84,735.00 41 $29,940.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 30 $130,294.00
Community and Social Service 83 $51,875.00 156 $41,000.00
Legal 43 $156,150.00 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 137 $67,578.00 478 $42,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $60,109.00 81 $4,076.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $83,472.00 784 $57,065.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 438 $19,674.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 74 $47,045.00 39 $96,827.00
Law Enforcement 22 $83,889.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 107 $9,063.00 110 $27,763.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 188 $26,081.00 54 $18,482.00
Personal Care and Service 49 $0.00 171 $16,685.00
Sales 643 $88,902.00 493 $29,821.00
Office and Administrative Support 366 $41,843.00 917 $39,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 701 $66,972.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 350 $57,250.00 21 $0.00
Production 625 $52,546.00 149 $42,724.00
Transportation and Material Moving 374 $36,944.00 22 $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 7,176 households in 53149, with an average household size of 2.67 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 5,513 families living in the 53149 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 53149:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,895 229 389 1,663
Average Household Size 3.14 2.9 3 1.18
Total Families 4,895 229 389 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.69 2.72 0

Poverty

Of the 5,513 families living in 53149, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53149:

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 7,415 housing units in 53149.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,176 96.78%
Vacant 239 3.22%

13.81% of the total 7,415 housing units in 53149 are rental units. This is approximately 1,024 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,080 are occupied by the owner - or 82.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53149 is $972.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53149 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
    72
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    573
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    363
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    75
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    10
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53149 is $318,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53149 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    132
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    257
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    335
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,999
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,686
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    535
  • $1,000,000 or more
    124

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53149. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53149 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    586
  • 1940 to 1949
    153
  • 1950 to 1959
    342
  • 1960 to 1969
    390
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,787
  • 1980 to 1989
    938
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,426
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,168
  • 2010 to 2013
    618
  • 2014 or later
    7

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 53149 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    234
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,340
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,227
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,375

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53149 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53149 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53149.

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
    348
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    622
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    863
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    850
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,207
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,141
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,885
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    801
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    740
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,011
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    433
  • 90 or more minutes
    150

Summary

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