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Fontana, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53125

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

1,895
134/sq mi
$112,500
Median income
$593,800
Median home value
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fontana pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
134
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53125 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53125 covers 14.1 square miles in Fontana, Walworth County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,895 residents on file, a density of 134 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53125 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,500 (44% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $89,402. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $593,800 for a typical home value (139% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,159 a month; 86.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53125, plus 6 more within Walworth 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 53125

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fontana, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53125.

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 53125, Fontana, 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

1,895

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

134

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53125?

57.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$112,500

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$89,402

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53125 ranks nationally

Fontana, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,500 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,252

Total Housing Units

856

Occupied Units

1,396

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.4%
Renter 13.6%

$593,800

Median Home Value

+139% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1976

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

-5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53125 have decreased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 190
2021 +12.7% 214
2022 +11.8% 239
2023 +34.5% 322
2024 -5.5% 304

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 53125, employing approximately 659 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,179,000.

56

Businesses

659

Employees

$31.2M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 16.1%
Retail trade 7 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 12.5%
Construction 5 8.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.4%

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 53125 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 53125 ranks #7 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 53125 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 53125 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
53191 Williams Bay, WI 2,842 2.3 mi
53184 Walworth, WI 4,271 2.6 mi
53195 Zenda, WI 114 4.3 mi
53147 Lake Geneva, WI 16,457 5.8 mi
60033 Harvard, IL 13,922 8.8 mi
53115 Delavan, WI 15,788 9.3 mi
60034 Hebron, IL 2,040 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walworth County

53190 standard
Whitewater, WI
Pop: 19,200
53121 standard
Elkhorn, WI
Pop: 19,045
53147 standard
Lake Geneva, WI
Pop: 16,457
53115 standard
Delavan, WI
Pop: 15,788
53120 standard
East Troy, WI
Pop: 9,679
53128 standard
Genoa City, WI
Pop: 8,947

Related Areas

Walworth County Fontana, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53125 in? ▼
ZIP code 53125 (Fontana) is located in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Walworth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walworth-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53125? ▼
ZIP code 53125 in Fontana, WI has a population of 1,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53125? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53125 is $112,500, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53125? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53125 is $593,800, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53125? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53125 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53125? ▼
ZIP code 53125 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53125? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53125 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53125? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53125 decreased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 53125? ▼
In ZIP code 53125, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.5% 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 53125? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53125 is 31.8 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 53125? ▼
In ZIP code 53125, approximately 86.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53125? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53125 is 7.4% 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.