Lomira, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53048
Dodge County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,364
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,464
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lomira pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53048 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 53048 (Lomira, WI) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.9 in 2023 to 186.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53048 covers 68.7 square miles in Lomira, Dodge County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,364 residents on file, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53048 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,464 (5% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,952. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $239,700 (4% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,133; 64.9% of occupied 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 41.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 53048 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 53048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lomira, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53048.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 53048, Lomira, 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
3,364
Population
68.7
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53048?
41.6
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
5.2%
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?
$74,464
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$40,952
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53048 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Lomira, 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)
$74,464 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
1,671housing units
1,671
Total Housing Units
1,513
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,700
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,133
Median Rent
1987
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53048 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 128 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 144 |
| 2022 | +5.8% | 152 |
| 2023 | +19.6% | 182 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 186 |
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 76 business establishments in ZIP 53048, employing approximately 2,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,234,000.
76
Businesses
2,284
Employees
$131.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 22.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 53048 vs 53091 →
ZIP 53048 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
- 53048
Lomira (53048)
3,364 residents
- 53002 2,299
Allenton (53002)
2,299 residents
- 53065 2,226
Oakfield (53065)
2,226 residents
- 53019 2,027
Eden (53019)
2,027 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 53048 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53002
Allenton (53002)
$117,500 median income
- 53065
Oakfield (53065)
$99,583 median income
- 53006
Brownsville (53006)
$88,625 median income
- 53019
Eden (53019)
$84,559 median income
- 53091
Theresa (53091)
$82,750 median income
- 53048
Lomira (53048)
$74,464 median income
- 53050
Mayville (53050)
$71,985 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53048 ranks #6 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 53048, 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 (3,364 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 53048 in?
ZIP code 53048 (Lomira) 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 53048?
ZIP code 53048 in Lomira, WI has a population of 3,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53048?
The median household income in ZIP 53048 is $74,464, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53048?
The median home value in ZIP 53048 is $239,700, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53048 is White at 87.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53048?
ZIP code 53048 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 2,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53048 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (8), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53048 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 53048?
In ZIP code 53048, 63.1% 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 53048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53048 is 23.0 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 53048?
In ZIP code 53048, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53048 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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