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Oconomowoc, WI
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53066.
Population
19,080
Land area
11.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,614
ZIP codes
1
Oconomowoc and its ZIP codes
Oconomowoc at a glance
- Oconomowoc is about 15 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 44th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- Households here earn a median of $106,425 a year, 37% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $394,500 (48% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,301 a month.
Local data for Oconomowoc, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oconomowoc, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,425
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,301/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
48.4%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,383), Irish Americans (2,648), Polish Americans (2,003).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Waukesha County. PPP loans are for Oconomowoc.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 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
$74.1M
1,135 loans, 10,505 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oconomowoc, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home18.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oconomowoc, 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° / 11°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oconomowoc, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Oconomowoc
1 in or overlapping Oconomowoc. Population shown
Cities near Oconomowoc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc LakeVillage | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SummitVillage | 2.8 mi | 20.7 |
| Lac La BelleVillage | 3.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Okauchee LakeCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.7 |
| NashotahVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| IxoniaCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.6 |
| DousmanVillage | 6 mi | 3 |
| DelafieldCity | 6 mi | 9.4 |
| ChenequaVillage | 6.4 mi | 3.5 |
| SullivanVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| North LakeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HartlandVillage | 8.2 mi | 5.5 |
| AshippunCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| WalesVillage | 9.3 mi | 3.2 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| MertonVillage | 10 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oconomowoc, WI in?
- Oconomowoc is in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Oconomowoc, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oconomowoc include 53066.
- What is the population of Oconomowoc, WI?
- About 19,080 people live in Oconomowoc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oconomowoc?
- Nearby places include Oconomowoc Lake (2.7 mi), Summit (2.8 mi), Lac La Belle (3.4 mi), Okauchee Lake (3.8 mi), Nashotah (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023