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ZIP code 53186: Waukesha, WI

53186 is a ZIP code in Waukesha, Wisconsin, mainly in Waukesha County, part of the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. About 33,374 people live here.

Population
33,374
Median household income
$74,588
Typical home value
$368,100+6.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,229gross, per month
Median age
37
Homeowners
55.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 53186 details

CityWaukesha
StateWisconsin
CountyWaukesha County
Metro areaMilwaukee-Waukesha, WI
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area12.6 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density2,651 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher41.7% of adults 25+
Average commute19.1 minutes
Center coordinates43.02215, -88.20468

Median rent in 53186 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,227/mo
1 bedroom$1,038/mo
2 bedrooms$1,311/mo
3 bedrooms$1,460/mo
4 bedrooms$1,494/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 53186

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
53187Waukesha, WI1.5 mi—
53045Brookfield, WI3.7 mi23,329
53146New Berlin, WI4.2 mi7,285
53188Waukesha, WI4.5 mi34,892
53072Pewaukee, WI5.1 mi26,200
53008Brookfield, WI5.6 mi—
53005Brookfield, WI6.0 mi21,675
53122Elm Grove, WI6.2 mi6,508

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 53186?

A typical home in ZIP code 53186 is worth about $368,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $74,588 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $368,100 homeWhat can a $74,588 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 53186

What city is ZIP code 53186?

ZIP code 53186 is in Waukesha, WI, in Waukesha County.

What county is ZIP code 53186 in?

53186 is mainly in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53186?

About 33,374 people live in ZIP code 53186, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 53186 in?

53186 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Waukesha have?

Waukesha, WI also uses 53187, 53188 and 53189.