What to know about ZIP 53026
ZIP code 53026 covers ZIP 53026 with a population of about 3,332.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MILWAUKEE media market.
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ZIP Code 53026 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,332
Density
N/A
Median income
$80,536
+7% vs US avg
Home value
$265,000
-24% vs US avg
Median rent
$717
-38% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 53026
Income and economy in ZIP 53026
Median household income in ZIP 53026 is about $80,536 — about 7% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 2.6%; unemployment rate near 1.6%; 19.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Construction, and Healthcare; about 13.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 53026
Median home value is about $265,000 — about 24% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $717 (about 38% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 88.8% (about 23.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53026, a household would need roughly $73,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,702. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($80,536). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.