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Oakfield, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53065

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

2,226
19/sq mi
$99,583
Median income
$261,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53065 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53065 covers 115.9 square miles in Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,226 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53065 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,583 (27% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,850. 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.6%. Housing costs here run $261,800 for a typical home value (5% above the state average), with rent averaging $845 a month; 87.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 53065 in local context, 6 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 53065

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakfield, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53065.

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 53065, Oakfield, 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

2,226

Population

115.9

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53065?

47.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$99,583

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$46,850

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53065 ranks nationally

Oakfield, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,583 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

950

Total Housing Units

910

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$261,800

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$845

Median Rent

1971

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53065 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 151
2021 +3.0% 156
2022 +13.5% 177
2023 +31.1% 232
2024 +8.9% 252

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 53065, employing approximately 238 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,528,000.

39

Businesses

238

Employees

$12.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 5 12.8%
Construction 4 10.3%
Manufacturing 4 10.3%
Retail trade 4 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation 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 53065 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 53065 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 53065 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 53065 ranks #2 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
53006 Brownsville, WI 1,779 4.7 mi
54932 Eldorado, WI 1,185 10.4 mi
54974 Rosendale, WI 1,581 8.3 mi
54937 Fond Du Lac, WI 19,112 8.7 mi
53048 Lomira, WI 3,364 9.3 mi
54935 Fond Du Lac, WI 41,651 9.1 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
53049 standard
Malone, WI
Pop: 2,451

Related Areas

Fond du Lac County Oakfield, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53065 in? ▼
ZIP code 53065 (Oakfield) 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 53065? ▼
ZIP code 53065 in Oakfield, WI has a population of 2,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53065? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53065 is $99,583, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53065? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53065 is $261,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53065? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53065 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53065? ▼
ZIP code 53065 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53065? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53065 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53065? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53065 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 53065? ▼
In ZIP code 53065, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 53065? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53065 is 20.1 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 53065? ▼
In ZIP code 53065, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53065? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53065 is 5.0% 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.