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Malone, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53049

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

2,451
24/sq mi
$93,424
Median income
$286,000
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53049 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53049 covers 103.0 square miles in Malone, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,451 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53049 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,424 (20% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,562. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.2%. Median home value sits at $286,000 (15% above the state average), median rent at $495 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 53049 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fond du Lac 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 53049

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malone, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53049.

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 53049, Malone, 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

2,451

Population

103.0

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53049?

44.7

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$93,424

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$46,562

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53049 ranks nationally

Malone, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,424 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,116

Total Housing Units

986

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$286,000

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$495

Median Rent

1975

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

+15.0%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53049 have increased 15.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 161
2021 +7.9% 173
2022 +19.5% 207
2023 -0.3% 206
2024 +15.0% 237

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 45 business establishments in ZIP 53049, employing approximately 428 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,208,000.

45

Businesses

428

Employees

$19.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 7 15.6%
Wholesale trade 6 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.7%

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 53049 vs 53057 →

ZIP 53049 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 53049 ranks #4 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 53049 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 53049 ranks #2 of 6 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
53057 Mount Calvary, WI 1,928 7.0 mi
53079 Saint Cloud, WI 1,413 7.3 mi
53014 Chilton, WI 7,962 11.1 mi
54935 Fond Du Lac, WI 41,651 10.7 mi
54937 Fond Du Lac, WI 19,112 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fond du Lac County

54935 standard
Fond Du Lac, WI
Pop: 41,651
54937 standard
Fond Du Lac, WI
Pop: 19,112
54971 standard
Ripon, WI
Pop: 10,827
53010 standard
Campbellsport, WI
Pop: 7,681
53919 standard
Brandon, WI
Pop: 2,629
53065 standard
Oakfield, WI
Pop: 2,226

Related Areas

Fond du Lac County Malone, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53049 in? ▼
ZIP code 53049 (Malone) is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Fond du Lac County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fond-du-lac-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53049? ▼
ZIP code 53049 in Malone, WI has a population of 2,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53049? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53049 is $93,424, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53049? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53049 is $286,000, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53049? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53049 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53049? ▼
ZIP code 53049 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53049? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53049 are: Construction (10), Accommodation and food services (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53049? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53049 increased by 15.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 53049? ▼
In ZIP code 53049, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 53049? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53049 is 28.6 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 53049? ▼
In ZIP code 53049, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53049? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53049 is 5.1% 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.