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Grafton, WI
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53024.
Population
12,445
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,335
ZIP codes
1
Grafton and its ZIP codes
Grafton at a glance
- Grafton is about 21 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $89,861 a year, 16% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,800 (23% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,310 a month.
Local data for Grafton, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grafton, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,861
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$328,800
Median rent
$1,310/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
47.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,931), Irish Americans (1,697), Polish Americans (1,079).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ozaukee County. PPP loans are for Grafton.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,242
40,611 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,947
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$670M
FY 2026, $7,317 per person
How people get to work
Grafton, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grafton, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
633
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
362
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 17°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grafton, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Grafton
1 in or overlapping Grafton. Population shown
Cities near Grafton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CedarburgCity | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| SaukvilleVillage | 3.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Port WashingtonCity | 5 mi | 6 |
| ThiensvilleVillage | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| MequonCity | 7.4 mi | 46.3 |
| NewburgVillage | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| FredoniaVillage | 9.6 mi | 2.2 |
| WaubekaCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| GermantownVillage | 10 mi | 34.4 |
| BaysideVillage | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| JacksonVillage | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| Brown DeerVillage | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| River HillsVillage | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Fox PointVillage | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| West BendCity | 13 mi | 15.6 |
| BelgiumVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grafton, WI in?
- Grafton is in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Grafton, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grafton include 53024.
- What is the population of Grafton, WI?
- About 12,445 people live in Grafton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grafton?
- Nearby places include Cedarburg (2.8 mi), Saukville (3.6 mi), Port Washington (5 mi), Thiensville (6.7 mi), Mequon (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023