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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
$80,101
Median income
$262,200
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $46,669. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. Median home value sits at $262,200 (5% above the state average), median rent at $1,066 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.1%.

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. To put 53549 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Jefferson 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 53549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jefferson, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53549.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53549?

44.1

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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

$46,669

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53549 ranks nationally

Jefferson, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,101 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,593

Total Housing Units

4,292

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$262,200

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53549 ranks #2 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 53549 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 53549 ranks #5 of 5 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
53038 Johnson Creek, WI 4,013 6.4 mi
53137 Helenville, WI 1,702 5.6 mi
53538 Fort Atkinson, WI 18,468 6.6 mi
53551 Lake Mills, WI 8,273 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

53094 standard
Watertown, WI
Pop: 19,169
53538 standard
Fort Atkinson, WI
Pop: 18,468
53551 standard
Lake Mills, WI
Pop: 8,273
53594 standard
Waterloo, WI
Pop: 5,144
53038 standard
Johnson Creek, WI
Pop: 4,013
53156 standard
Palmyra, WI
Pop: 2,992

Related Areas

Jefferson County Jefferson, WI Wisconsin

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.