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Mequon, WI
City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53092, 53097.
Population
25,270
Land area
46.3sq mi
People per sq mi
546
ZIP codes
2
Mequon and its ZIP codes
Mequon at a glance
- Mequon is about 5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $144,051, 86% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $501,600 (88% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $2,157 a month.
Local data for Mequon, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mequon, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$144,051
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$501,600
Median rent
$2,157/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
69.6%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,942), Irish Americans (2,875), Polish Americans (2,136).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ozaukee County. PPP loans are for Mequon.
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
PPP loans
$101M
1,408 loans, 13,441 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mequon, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home25.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mequon, 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° / 11°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mequon, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
8.0%
U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mequon
2 in or overlapping Mequon. Population shown
Cities near Mequon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThiensvilleVillage | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| CedarburgCity | 4.8 mi | 4.9 |
| GermantownVillage | 4.9 mi | 34.4 |
| Brown DeerVillage | 5 mi | 4.4 |
| River HillsVillage | 6.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Menomonee FallsVillage | 7.2 mi | 32.9 |
| BaysideVillage | 7.3 mi | 2.4 |
| GraftonVillage | 7.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Fox PointVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| GlendaleCity | 9 mi | 5.8 |
| LannonVillage | 9.1 mi | 2.5 |
| JacksonVillage | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| ButlerVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Whitefish BayVillage | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| RichfieldVillage | 11 mi | 35.9 |
| SaukvilleVillage | 11 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mequon, WI in?
- Mequon is in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Mequon, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mequon include 53092, 53097.
- What is the population of Mequon, WI?
- About 25,270 people live in Mequon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mequon?
- Nearby places include Thiensville (2.5 mi), Cedarburg (4.8 mi), Germantown (4.9 mi), Brown Deer (5 mi), River Hills (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023