Palmyra, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53156
Jefferson County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,992
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,313
- Median income Above-median income area
- $238,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palmyra pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53156 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 53156 (Palmyra, WI) rose +14.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.5 in 2023 to 231.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53156 covers 83.6 square miles in Palmyra, Jefferson County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,992 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53156 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,313 (9% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,505. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $238,200 (4% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $778; 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 53156 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 53156
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palmyra, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53156.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 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 53156, Palmyra, 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
2,992
Population
83.6
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53156?
39.3
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$85,313
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$41,505
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53156 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Palmyra, 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)
$85,313 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
1,461housing units
1,461
Total Housing Units
1,306
Occupied Units
155
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$238,200
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$778
Median Rent
1969
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
+14.2%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53156 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 155 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 188 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 202 |
| 2024 | +14.2% | 231 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 53156, employing approximately 942 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,481,000.
51
Businesses
942
Employees
$73.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.9% |
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 53156 vs 53119 →
ZIP 53156 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53190
Whitewater (53190)
19,200 residents
- 53118 7,202
Dousman (53118)
7,202 residents
- 53119 5,608
Eagle (53119)
5,608 residents
- 53156 2,992
Palmyra (53156)
2,992 residents
- 53178 2,626
Sullivan (53178)
2,626 residents
- 53137 1,702
Helenville (53137)
1,702 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53156 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53156 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53119
Eagle (53119)
$117,759 median income
- 53137
Helenville (53137)
$116,550 median income
- 53118
Dousman (53118)
$108,772 median income
- 53178
Sullivan (53178)
$99,875 median income
- 53156
Palmyra (53156)
$85,313 median income
- 53190
Whitewater (53190)
$66,069 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53156 ranks #5 of 6 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 53156, 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 (2,992 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 53156 in?
ZIP code 53156 (Palmyra) is located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53156?
ZIP code 53156 in Palmyra, WI has a population of 2,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53156?
The median household income in ZIP 53156 is $85,313, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53156?
The median home value in ZIP 53156 is $238,200, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53156?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53156 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53156?
ZIP code 53156 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 942 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53156?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53156 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53156?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53156 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 53156?
In ZIP code 53156, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% 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 53156?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53156 is 28.3 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 53156?
In ZIP code 53156, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53156?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53156 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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