Zip Code 53097

WI · Population: 7,220

A
80/100
78
B+
Safety
82
A
Affordability
88
A
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 53097

Zip code 53097 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 7,220 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $148,633 and home values around $500,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 66.1% 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
$148,633
Home Value
$500,000
Rent
$1,934/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
66.1%
Unemployment
2.4%
Owner-Occupied
95.3%
Rent Burden
15.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life88AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).