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Iron Ridge, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53035

Dodge County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,406
26/sq mi
$102,449
Median income
$299,100
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Iron Ridge pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53035 covers 91.8 square miles in Iron Ridge, Dodge County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,406 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53035 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,449 (31% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,696. Local economic indicators show a 2.8% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $299,100 for a typical home value (20% above the state average), with rent averaging $883 a month; 84.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53035, plus 6 more within Dodge County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 53035

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Iron Ridge, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53035.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 53035, Iron Ridge, 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

2,406

Population

91.8

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53035?

44.6

Median Age

56.0%

Male

44.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$102,449

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$46,696

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53035 ranks nationally

Iron Ridge, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$102,449 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,067

Total Housing Units

984

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$299,100

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1979

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

+22.8%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53035 have increased 22.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.2% 148
2020 -3.3% 143
2021 +12.2% 160
2022 +22.8% 197
2024 – 223

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 53035, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,689,000.

39

Businesses

722

Employees

$37.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 25.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.8%
Manufacturing 4 10.3%
Wholesale trade 3 7.7%
Retail trade 3 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53035 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53035 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53034 Hustisford, WI 1,811 4.8 mi
53059 Neosho, WI 1,767 7.2 mi
53050 Mayville, WI 6,986 8.3 mi
53032 Horicon, WI 4,757 5.7 mi
53078 Rubicon, WI 1,912 6.6 mi
53091 Theresa, WI 2,018 9.0 mi
53047 Lebanon, WI 78 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dodge County

53916 standard
Beaver Dam, WI
Pop: 22,507
53963 standard
Waupun, WI
Pop: 13,910
53098 standard
Watertown, WI
Pop: 11,965
53050 standard
Mayville, WI
Pop: 6,986
53039 standard
Juneau, WI
Pop: 4,863
53032 standard
Horicon, WI
Pop: 4,757

Related Areas

Dodge County Iron Ridge, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53035 in? ▼
ZIP code 53035 (Iron Ridge) 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 53035? ▼
ZIP code 53035 in Iron Ridge, WI has a population of 2,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53035 is $102,449, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53035? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53035 is $299,100, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53035 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53035? ▼
ZIP code 53035 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53035? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53035 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53035? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53035 increased by 22.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 53035? ▼
In ZIP code 53035, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 53035? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53035 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53035? ▼
In ZIP code 53035, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53035 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.