53183 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53183, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53183 is a zip code in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, which covers Delafield, Genesee, and Wales, with a total population of 3,021 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 53183 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53183.

The estimated population of people living in 53183 is 3,021, with a median age of 40.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53183 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,021
+8.71%
+8.01%
2020
2,779
 -5.64% -
2019
2,945
+0.93%
-
2018
2,918
+4.33%
-
2017
2,797
 - -

Population of 53183 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53183 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
97.5%
93.7%
 +4.06%
Black/African American
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
2.8%
 -57.14%
Asian
0%
1.5%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1%
 -10.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53183 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 53183 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53183 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53183 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.2 +0.25% 36.7 +2.8% 42.6 -6.58%
2020 40.1 -2.43% 35.7 -8.93% 45.6 +8.31%
2019 41.1 0% 39.2 +1.55% 42.1 -4.1%
2018 41.1 -6.8% 38.6 -7.43% 43.9 -5.59%
2017 44.1 - 41.7 - 46.5 -

The median age of the 53183 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 53183 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 9 225 +18.65% 135 11.19% 264 124
10 to 19 192 3.93% 191 -11.67% 169 146
20 to 29 105 +110.08% 112 +12.83% 249 119
30 to 39 176 +22.73% 165 +28.97% 219 216
40 to 49 159 +10.32% 171 0.4% 168 163
50 to 59 232 -12% 253 +27.69% 193 318
60 to 69 208 -14.57% 202 -56.36% 176 91
70+ 131 +87.01% 140 +9.79% 258 148

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53183 zip code is $107,813.00.

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 53183.

  • Under 25
    $75,556.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,478.00
  • 45 to 64
    $123,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $114,643.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53183 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 53183, 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 53183 is currently $146,989.00.

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.

17.33% of households in 53183 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 53183 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    17.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53183 is $52,498.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53183 by the total population of 53183.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53183 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53183 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
    15.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22.32%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.24%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53183 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53183 zip over the age of 16 is 2,456.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% 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 53183 is 61.70%.

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 53183 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 138 60.90% 8.30%
20 to 24 years 109 79.80% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 259 45.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 191 93.20% 10.70%
35 to 44 years 459 90.40% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 293 88.40% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 334 56.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 173 65.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 306 16.30% 22.00%
75 years and over 194 47.40% 5.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53183. 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 2,407 64.40% 4.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 55.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 29 100.00% 37.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,394 64.20% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53183 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 53183 is 1,516, with median earnings of $55,000.00.

Women in 53183 are earning approximately 61.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,516 $55,000.00
Male 890 $67,772.00
Female 626 $41,581.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53183 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 190 $104,000.00
Business and Financial 174 $68,844.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $108,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $62,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $82,917.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 21 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 92 $65,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $65,357.00
Healthcare Practitioners 129 $62,813.00
Healthcare Support 19 $14,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $68,036.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 61 $10,521.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $16,500.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 132 $27,813.00
Office and Administrative Support 224 $41,610.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $70,179.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 27 $27,917.00
Production 110 $44,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $40,357.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53183 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 53183.

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 126 $120,714.00 64 $75,500.00
Business and Financial 126 $68,781.00 48 $71,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $108,333.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $115,938.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 15 $250,001.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $81,667.00 60 $56,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $43,750.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $213,214.00 87 $60,724.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 19 $14,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $68,036.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $14,167.00 27 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $16,500.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 71 $61,563.00 61 $20,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 19 $110,625.00 205 $41,208.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 75 $70,179.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 27 $27,917.00 0 $0.00
Production 107 $44,688.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 32 $40,357.00 0 $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 1,073 households in 53183, with an average household size of 2.82 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 862 families living in the 53183 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 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 53183:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 786 33 43 211
Average Household Size 3.18 2.79 3.23 1.37
Total Families 786 33 43 0
Average Household Size 3.18 2.61 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 862 families living in 53183, 2.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53183:

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 1,153 housing units in 53183.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,073 93.06%
Vacant 80 6.94%

15.96% of the total 1,153 housing units in 53183 are rental units. This is approximately 184 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 886 are occupied by the owner - or 76.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53183 is $1,191.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53183 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
    3
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    50
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    88
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    42
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53183 is $316,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53183 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    10
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    87
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    271
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    407
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    85
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53183. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53183 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    111
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    34
  • 1960 to 1969
    155
  • 1970 to 1979
    370
  • 1980 to 1989
    157
  • 1990 to 1999
    149
  • 2000 to 2009
    75
  • 2010 to 2013
    102
  • 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 53183 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    130
  • 2 vehicles available
    707
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    207

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53183 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53183 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53183.

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
    27
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    51
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    105
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    175
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    277
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    192
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    130
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    66
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    54
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    125
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 53183 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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