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Delavan, WI
City in Walworth County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53115.
Population
8,689
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,172
ZIP codes
1
Delavan and its ZIP codes
Delavan at a glance
- Delavan is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $65,357 a year, 16% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,800 (18% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,094 a month.
Local data for Delavan, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delavan, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,357
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$1,094/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,513), Mexican Americans (1,723), Irish Americans (802).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Delavan.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,639
45,772 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$766M
FY 2026, $7,192 per person
How people get to work
Delavan, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delavan, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
932
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delavan, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Delavan
1 in or overlapping Delavan. Population shown
Cities near Delavan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Delavan LakeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| DarienVillage | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Williams BayVillage | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| ElkhornCity | 5.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva LakeVillage | 6 mi | 3.4 |
| WalworthVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Allens GroveCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| ComoCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Big Foot PrairieCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0 |
| Big Foot Prairie, ILCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| SharonVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Lauderdale LakesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake GenevaCity | 11 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delavan, WI in?
- Delavan is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Delavan, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Delavan include 53115.
- What is the population of Delavan, WI?
- About 8,689 people live in Delavan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delavan?
- Nearby places include Delavan Lake (2.3 mi), Darien (4.4 mi), Williams Bay (5.6 mi), Elkhorn (5.9 mi), Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023