Brownsville, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53006
Dodge County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,779
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $247,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brownsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53006 covers 106.5 square miles in Brownsville, Dodge County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,779 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,625 (13% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,305. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $247,600 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,164; 82.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 53006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 53006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brownsville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53006.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53006, Brownsville, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,779
Population
106.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53006?
43.9
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$88,625
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$41,305
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53006 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Brownsville, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,625 Top 26% higher than 74% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
823housing units
823
Total Housing Units
786
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$247,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,164
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.9%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53006 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.6% | 143 |
| 2020 | +5.2% | 150 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 161 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 190 |
| 2024 | – | 231 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 53006, employing approximately 4,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $630,680,000.
46
Businesses
4,188
Employees
$630.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 32.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53006 vs 53065 →
ZIP 53006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 54937
Fond Du Lac (54937)
19,112 residents
- 53050 6,986
Mayville (53050)
6,986 residents
- 53048 3,364
Lomira (53048)
3,364 residents
- 53065 2,226
Oakfield (53065)
2,226 residents
- 53091 2,018
Theresa (53091)
2,018 residents
- 53006 1,779
Brownsville (53006)
1,779 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53006 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53065
Oakfield (53065)
$99,583 median income
- 53006
Brownsville (53006)
$88,625 median income
- 53091
Theresa (53091)
$82,750 median income
- 54937
Fond Du Lac (54937)
$81,841 median income
- 53048
Lomira (53048)
$74,464 median income
- 53050
Mayville (53050)
$71,985 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53006 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53006, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,779 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53006 in?
ZIP code 53006 (Brownsville) is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53006?
ZIP code 53006 in Brownsville, WI has a population of 1,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53006?
The median household income in ZIP 53006 is $88,625, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53006?
The median home value in ZIP 53006 is $247,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53006 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53006?
ZIP code 53006 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 4,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53006 are: Construction (15), Manufacturing (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53006 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53006?
In ZIP code 53006, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53006 is 23.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53006?
In ZIP code 53006, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53006 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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