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Mukwonago, WI
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53149.
Population
8,415
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,048
ZIP codes
1
Mukwonago and its ZIP codes
Mukwonago at a glance
- Mukwonago is about 9.6 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 116th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $98,273 a year, 27% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,200 (37% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for Mukwonago, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mukwonago, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,273
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
37.4%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,660), Polish Americans (1,293), Irish Americans (867).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waukesha County. PPP loans are for Mukwonago.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,739
248,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,831
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $8,004 per person
PPP loans
$32.3M
418 loans, 4,202 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mukwonago, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mukwonago, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,134
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mukwonago, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Mukwonago
1 in or overlapping Mukwonago. Population shown
Cities near Mukwonago
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Potter LakeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| VernonVillage | 3.7 mi | 30 |
| Big BendVillage | 6.2 mi | 3.3 |
| East TroyVillage | 6.4 mi | 4.6 |
| TichiganCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 11.2 |
| North PrairieVillage | 7.2 mi | 2.8 |
| EagleVillage | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| WaterfordVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Wind LakeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.9 |
| RochesterVillage | 8.8 mi | 17.4 |
| WaukeshaVillage | 9.8 mi | 20.6 |
| MuskegoCity | 9.9 mi | 31.6 |
| WalesVillage | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| WaukeshaCity | 11 mi | 25.5 |
| Browns LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| BurlingtonCity | 12 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mukwonago, WI in?
- Mukwonago is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Mukwonago, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mukwonago include 53149.
- What is the population of Mukwonago, WI?
- About 8,415 people live in Mukwonago, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mukwonago?
- Nearby places include Potter Lake (2.7 mi), Vernon (3.7 mi), Big Bend (6.2 mi), East Troy (6.4 mi), Tichigan (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023