Horicon, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53032
Dodge County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,757
- 57/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,085
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Horicon pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 57
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53032 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 53032 (Horicon, WI) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.2 in 2023 to 207.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53032 covers 83.5 square miles in Horicon, Dodge County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,757 residents on file, a density of 57 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53032 reports a modest median household income of $56,085 (28% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,735. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $189,000 (24% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 71.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 53032 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 53032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Horicon, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53032.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 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 53032, Horicon, 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
4,757
Population
83.5
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53032?
41.6
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
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?
$56,085
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$34,735
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53032 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Horicon, 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)
$56,085 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
2,412housing units
2,412
Total Housing Units
2,344
Occupied Units
68
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,000
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1964
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
+2.2%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53032 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 132 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 145 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 169 |
| 2023 | +20.0% | 203 |
| 2024 | +2.2% | 208 |
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 88 business establishments in ZIP 53032, employing approximately 2,718 people with a combined annual payroll of $250,655,000.
88
Businesses
2,718
Employees
$250.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 9 | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.4% |
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 53032 vs 53034 →
ZIP 53032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53050
Mayville (53050)
6,986 residents
- 53039
Juneau (53039)
4,863 residents
- 53032
Horicon (53032)
4,757 residents
- 53035 2,406
Iron Ridge (53035)
2,406 residents
- 53034 1,811
Hustisford (53034)
1,811 residents
- 53922 1,036
Burnett (53922)
1,036 residents
- 53016 384
Clyman (53016)
384 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53032 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53035
Iron Ridge (53035)
$102,449 median income
- 53922
Burnett (53922)
$91,500 median income
- 53039
Juneau (53039)
$79,103 median income
- 53034
Hustisford (53034)
$78,661 median income
- 53050
Mayville (53050)
$71,985 median income
- 53016
Clyman (53016)
$70,313 median income
- 53032
Horicon (53032)
$56,085 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53032 ranks #7 of 7 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 53032, 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 (4,757 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 53032 in?
ZIP code 53032 (Horicon) 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 53032?
ZIP code 53032 in Horicon, WI has a population of 4,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53032?
The median household income in ZIP 53032 is $56,085, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53032?
The median home value in ZIP 53032 is $189,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53032 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53032?
ZIP code 53032 has 88 business establishments employing approximately 2,718 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53032 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Accommodation and food services (12), Manufacturing (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53032?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53032 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 53032?
In ZIP code 53032, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 53032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53032 is 21.1 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 53032?
In ZIP code 53032, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53032 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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