NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53045

WI · Population: 23,292

A
87/100
97
A+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
86
A
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
Zip 53045, WI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 53045

Zip code 53045 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 23,292 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $115,202 and home values around $410,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$115,202
Home Value
$410,400
Rent
$1,717/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
62.2%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
77.5%
Rent Burden
17.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life86AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).