53189 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 53189, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

53189 is a zip code in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, which covers Big Bend, Genesee, Mukwonago, Vernon, Waukesha, and Waukesha, with a total population of 26,315 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 53189 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 53189.

The estimated population of people living in 53189 is 26,315, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 53189 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,315
 -3.96% +0.85%
2020
27,399
+2.38%
-
2019
26,762
+0.29%
-
2018
26,685
+2.27%
-
2017
26,093
 - -

Population of 53189 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 53189 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
86.1%
85.8%
 +0.35%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.4%
 -57.14%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.3%
8.8%
 -5.68%
Asian
2.2%
2.3%
 -4.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
1.3%
 +61.54%
Other
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 53189 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 53189 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 53189 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 53189 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 -1.41% 42 -1.18% 41.9 -1.41%
2020 42.5 +3.41% 42.5 +5.99% 42.5 +2.41%
2019 41.1 +1.99% 40.1 +1.78% 41.5 +0.97%
2018 40.3 +1.51% 39.4 +2.07% 41.1 +0.74%
2017 39.7 - 38.6 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 53189 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 53189 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 1,643 -40.71% 1,510 -9.74% 1,067 1,360
10 to 19 2,087 -3.22% 1,705 +11.19% 2,006 1,898
20 to 29 1,224 +22.62% 1,419 +7.74% 1,507 1,523
30 to 39 1,763 -15.81% 1,817 -16.4% 1,494 1,511
40 to 49 1,588 +14.03% 1,789 +3.38% 1,816 1,840
50 to 59 2,050 +1.44% 2,259 +6.18% 2,072 2,401
60 to 69 1,590 +26.65% 1,574 +2.03% 1,866 1,601
70+ 978 +15.34% 1,097 +14.16% 1,135 1,218

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 53189 zip code is $102,666.00.

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 53189.

  • Under 25
    $71,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,545.00
  • 45 to 64
    $135,741.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,542.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 53189 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 53189, 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 53189 is currently $123,064.00.

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.

13.33% of households in 53189 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 53189 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.33%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 53189 is $47,791.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 53189 by the total population of 53189.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 53189 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 53189 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
    13.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.96%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 53189 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 53189 zip over the age of 16 is 21,598.

Of those people, a total of 72.70% 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 53189 is 70.30%.

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 53189 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,614 46.50% 12.50%
20 to 24 years 1,391 80.90% 10.50%
25 to 29 years 1,639 89.00% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 1,297 90.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,506 90.90% 4.90%
45 to 54 years 4,061 90.40% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 2,270 88.30% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 1,893 70.30% 2.90%
65 to 74 years 2,478 34.40% 1.20%
75 years and over 1,449 9.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 53189. 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 19,656 72.00% 3.00%
Black or African American 150 50.00% 20.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 541 74.30% 3.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 629 78.10% 7.90%
Two or more races 613 95.40% 4.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,686 74.60% 7.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,754 72.00% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 53189 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 53189 is 15,175, with median earnings of $54,133.00.

Women in 53189 are earning approximately 60.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,175 $54,133.00
Male 7,719 $70,349.00
Female 7,456 $42,877.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 53189 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 1,870 $103,191.00
Business and Financial 1,407 $77,553.00
Computer and Mathematical 670 $85,473.00
Architecture and Engineering 540 $96,111.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 120 $71,875.00
Community and Social Service 286 $37,143.00
Legal 123 $55,583.00
Educational and Library 884 $48,056.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 214 $29,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 938 $61,688.00
Healthcare Support 286 $26,591.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 189 $61,971.00
Law Enforcement 57 $80,469.00
Food Preparation and Serving 664 $15,972.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 257 $9,663.00
Personal Care and Service 454 $23,448.00
Sales 1,665 $45,970.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,690 $41,606.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 48 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $52,841.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 493 $61,938.00
Production 1,216 $44,899.00
Transportation and Material Moving 270 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 53189 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 53189.

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 1,111 $109,792.00 759 $91,012.00
Business and Financial 601 $89,225.00 806 $67,027.00
Computer and Mathematical 457 $86,218.00 213 $12,320.00
Architecture and Engineering 470 $98,750.00 70 $92,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $86,250.00 54 $38,750.00
Community and Social Service 97 $35,774.00 189 $42,212.00
Legal 31 $0.00 92 $46,429.00
Educational and Library 116 $65,000.00 768 $46,703.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 70 $36,731.00 144 $17,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 210 $90,469.00 728 $61,063.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 286 $26,591.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 150 $70,625.00 39 $61,202.00
Law Enforcement 57 $80,469.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 320 $12,606.00 344 $27,653.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 172 $19,167.00 85 $4,023.00
Personal Care and Service 199 $70,808.00 255 $9,531.00
Sales 904 $88,370.00 761 $40,285.00
Office and Administrative Support 309 $64,033.00 1,381 $39,496.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 48 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $52,841.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 493 $61,938.00 0 $0.00
Production 901 $50,107.00 315 $38,322.00
Transportation and Material Moving 208 $37,188.00 62 $48,526.00

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 10,199 households in 53189, with an average household size of 2.57 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 7,930 families living in the 53189 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 53189:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,597 465 868 2,269
Average Household Size 2.98 2.98 2.73 1.24
Total Families 6,597 465 868 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.59 2.54 0

Poverty

Of the 7,930 families living in 53189, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 53189:

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 10,492 housing units in 53189.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,199 97.21%
Vacant 293 2.79%

17.05% of the total 10,492 housing units in 53189 are rental units. This is approximately 1,789 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,326 are occupied by the owner - or 79.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 53189 is $1,046.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 53189 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
    84
  • Less than $500
    78
  • $500 to $999
    707
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    798
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    156
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 53189 is $314,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 53189 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    42
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    158
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    629
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,801
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,725
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    833
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 53189. The chart below shows the number of properties in 53189 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    420
  • 1940 to 1949
    90
  • 1950 to 1959
    395
  • 1960 to 1969
    935
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,781
  • 1980 to 1989
    914
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,297
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,041
  • 2010 to 2013
    613
  • 2014 or later
    6

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 53189 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    238
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,096
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,875
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,990

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 53189 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 53189 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 53189.

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
    258
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    967
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,207
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,484
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,208
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,396
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,201
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    570
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    363
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    798
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    623
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

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