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ZIP Code 53072
Pewaukee, WI, Waukesha County
Population
26,200
Land area
29.8sq mi
People per sq mi
878
City
Pewaukee
ZIP 53072 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 53072 at a glance
- ZIP 53072 (Pewaukee) is about 8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $98,538 a year, 27% more than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $437,800 (64% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,381 a month.
Local data for ZIP 53072
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 53072, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,538
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$437,800
Prices +5.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,381/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
54.6%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
904
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
14,683
$921M annual payroll
PPP loans
$141M
943 loans
Campaign donations
$353K
15% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 53072, 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
81° / 12°F
35.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 53072, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 53072
ZIP codes near 53072
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 53188Waukesha | 3.8 mi | 26.8 |
| 53089Lisbon | 5 mi | 26.9 |
| 53186Waukesha | 5.1 mi | 12.6 |
| 53045Brookfield | 5.8 mi | 14.4 |
| 53029North Lake | 5.9 mi | 37.6 |
| 53018Delafield | 6.3 mi | 11.2 |
| 53046Lannon | 7.2 mi | 2.5 |
| 53183Wales | 7.4 mi | 3.5 |
| 53058Nashotah | 7.5 mi | 5.6 |
| 53005Brookfield | 8.6 mi | 14.7 |
| 53069Okauchee Lake | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| 53017Richfield | 8.9 mi | 17.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 53072?
- ZIP code 53072 is in Pewaukee, WI (Waukesha County).
- What county is ZIP code 53072 in?
- ZIP code 53072 is mostly in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- How many people live in ZIP code 53072?
- About 26,200 people live in the 53072 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.