Chilton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53014
Calumet County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,962
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,865
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chilton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53014 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53014 (Chilton, WI) rose +10.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.0 in 2023 to 260.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53014 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin, home to 7,962 residents across 331.8 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53014 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,865 (2% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,918. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $210,800 (15% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $973; owner occupancy is 78.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Calumet County, so 53014 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 53014
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chilton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53014.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 53014, Chilton, 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
7,962
Population
331.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53014?
43.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.6%
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?
$79,865
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$43,918
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53014 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Chilton, 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)
$79,865 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
3,745housing units
3,745
Total Housing Units
3,496
Occupied Units
249
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,800
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1970
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
+10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53014 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 159 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 170 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 205 |
| 2023 | +15.1% | 236 |
| 2024 | +10.3% | 260 |
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 204 business establishments in ZIP 53014, employing approximately 3,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,326,000.
204
Businesses
3,018
Employees
$165.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 20 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
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 53014 vs 54129 →
ZIP 53014 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53014
Chilton (53014)
7,962 residents
- 53061
New Holstein (53061)
5,196 residents
- 54129
Hilbert (54129)
3,477 residents
- 53049 2,451
Malone (53049)
2,451 residents
- 53088 379
Stockbridge (53088)
379 residents
- 54160 253
Potter (54160)
253 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53014 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53014 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53049
Malone (53049)
$93,424 median income
- 53014
Chilton (53014)
$79,865 median income
- 54160
Potter (54160)
$68,750 median income
- 54129
Hilbert (54129)
$67,381 median income
- 53061
New Holstein (53061)
$65,898 median income
- 53088
Stockbridge (53088)
$58,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53014 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 53014, 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 (7,962 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 53014 in?
ZIP code 53014 (Chilton) is located in Calumet County, Wisconsin. Calumet County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calumet-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53014?
ZIP code 53014 in Chilton, WI has a population of 7,962 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53014?
The median household income in ZIP 53014 is $79,865, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53014?
The median home value in ZIP 53014 is $210,800, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53014?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53014 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53014?
ZIP code 53014 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 3,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53014?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53014 are: Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53014?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53014 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 53014?
In ZIP code 53014, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 53014?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53014 is 22.2 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 53014?
In ZIP code 53014, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53014?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53014 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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