Benton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53803
Lafayette County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,306
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,545
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53803 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53803 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benton, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, home to just 1,306 residents across 31.8 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53803 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,545 (2% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,666. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,700 (34% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 82.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lafayette County, so 53803 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 53803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53803.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 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 53803, Benton, 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
1,306
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53803?
41.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$79,545
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,666
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53803 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Benton, 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)
$79,545 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
554housing units
554
Total Housing Units
552
Occupied Units
2
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,700
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$874
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 53803, employing approximately 147 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,961,000.
22
Businesses
147
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 18.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 13.6% |
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 53803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61036
Galena (61036)
6,821 residents
- 53807
Cuba City (53807)
4,843 residents
- 53586 2,284
Shullsburg (53586)
2,284 residents
- 53803 1,306
Benton (53803)
1,306 residents
- 61075 958
Scales Mound (61075)
958 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53803 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61036
Galena (61036)
$81,989 median income
- 53803
Benton (53803)
$79,545 median income
- 53807
Cuba City (53807)
$77,887 median income
- 61075
Scales Mound (61075)
$75,547 median income
- 53586
Shullsburg (53586)
$70,806 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53803 ranks #2 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 53803, 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 (1,306 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 53803 in?
ZIP code 53803 (Benton) is located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53803?
ZIP code 53803 in Benton, WI has a population of 1,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53803?
The median household income in ZIP 53803 is $79,545, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53803?
The median home value in ZIP 53803 is $163,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53803?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53803 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53803?
ZIP code 53803 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53803?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53803 are: Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53803?
In ZIP code 53803, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 53803?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53803 is 27.7 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 53803?
In ZIP code 53803, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53803?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53803 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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