Jefferson, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53549
Jefferson County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,414
- 58/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,101
- Median income Near-median income area
- $262,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jefferson pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 58
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53549 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 53549 (Jefferson, WI) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.9 in 2023 to 231.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53549 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, home to 10,414 residents across 181.1 square miles, a density of 58 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53549 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,101 (3% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,669. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $262,200 (5% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,066; 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 53549 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 53549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53549.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 53549, Jefferson, 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
10,414
Population
181.1
Area (sq mi)
58
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53549?
44.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.8%
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?
$80,101
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,669
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53549 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Jefferson, 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)
$80,101 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
4,593housing units
4,593
Total Housing Units
4,292
Occupied Units
301
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,200
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,066
Median Rent
1970
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53549 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 152 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 170 |
| 2022 | +17.4% | 200 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 214 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 232 |
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 248 business establishments in ZIP 53549, employing approximately 2,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $127,085,000.
248
Businesses
2,908
Employees
$127.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 29 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 3.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 53549 vs 53038 →
ZIP 53549 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53538
Fort Atkinson (53538)
18,468 residents
- 53549
Jefferson (53549)
10,414 residents
- 53551
Lake Mills (53551)
8,273 residents
- 53038 4,013
Johnson Creek (53038)
4,013 residents
- 53137 1,702
Helenville (53137)
1,702 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53549 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53549 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53137
Helenville (53137)
$116,550 median income
- 53038
Johnson Creek (53038)
$96,127 median income
- 53551
Lake Mills (53551)
$94,401 median income
- 53538
Fort Atkinson (53538)
$82,783 median income
- 53549
Jefferson (53549)
$80,101 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53549 ranks #5 of 5 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 53549, 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 (10,414 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 53549 in?
ZIP code 53549 (Jefferson) 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 53549?
ZIP code 53549 in Jefferson, WI has a population of 10,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53549?
The median household income in ZIP 53549 is $80,101, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53549?
The median home value in ZIP 53549 is $262,200, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53549?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53549 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53549?
ZIP code 53549 has 248 business establishments employing approximately 2,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53549?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53549 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (29), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53549?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53549 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 53549?
In ZIP code 53549, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 53549?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53549 is 25.1 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 53549?
In ZIP code 53549, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53549?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53549 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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