PlainZIP

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
$74,464
Median income
$239,700
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $40,952. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.9%. Median home value sits at $239,700 (4% below the state average), median rent at $1,133 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.9%.

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. To put 53048 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dodge County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 53048?

41.6

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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

$40,952

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53048 ranks nationally

Lomira, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,464 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,671

Total Housing Units

1,513

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$239,700

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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

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ZIP 53048 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 53048 ranks #2 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 53048 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 53048 ranks #6 of 7 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
53091 Theresa, WI 2,018 5.8 mi
53006 Brownsville, WI 1,779 5.1 mi
53050 Mayville, WI 6,986 6.7 mi
53002 Allenton, WI 2,299 8.9 mi
53065 Oakfield, WI 2,226 9.3 mi
53019 Eden, WI 2,027 10.5 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 Lomira, WI Wisconsin

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.

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