Wauwatosa city, WI

ZIP 53213 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wauwatosa city, WI (53213)

Median Income

$94,144

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,534

Wealth inflow

Population

26,293

Unemployment

1.8%

1.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,534 for ZIP 53213 (Wauwatosa city, WI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.8%-51% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-68% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.2%-64% vs US avg

545

Establishments

8,035

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction4.8%
Manufacturing12.0%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade9.2%
Transportation, utilities2.3%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.8%
Professional, scientific, management14.6%
Education, health care, social29.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.4%
Other services3.7%
Public administration2.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53213 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.3%, median income fell 3.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.7%.

Median Income

$94,144

+25% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate