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Elkhorn, WI
City in Walworth County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53121.
Population
10,221
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,252
ZIP codes
1
Elkhorn and its ZIP codes
Elkhorn at a glance
- Elkhorn is about 11 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 96th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $77,649, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $273,600 and median rent is $1,034 a month.
Local data for Elkhorn, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elkhorn, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,649
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$273,600
Median rent
$1,034/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.1%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,774), Irish Americans (1,348), Mexican Americans (1,320).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walworth County. PPP loans are for Elkhorn.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 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
PPP loans
$48.6M
573 loans, 6,507 jobs reported
How people get to work
Elkhorn, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elkhorn, 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elkhorn, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Elkhorn
1 in or overlapping Elkhorn. Population shown
Cities near Elkhorn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ComoCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| DelavanCity | 5.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Delavan LakeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Lauderdale LakesCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Williams BayVillage | 6.9 mi | 2.8 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva LakeVillage | 9.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Lake GenevaCity | 9.4 mi | 6.9 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| East TroyVillage | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| DarienVillage | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| WalworthVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Big Foot PrairieCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elkhorn, WI in?
- Elkhorn is in Walworth County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Elkhorn, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Elkhorn include 53121.
- What is the population of Elkhorn, WI?
- About 10,221 people live in Elkhorn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elkhorn?
- Nearby places include Como (5.6 mi), Delavan (5.9 mi), Delavan Lake (6.5 mi), Lauderdale Lakes (6.7 mi), Williams Bay (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023