Boscobel, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53805
Grant County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,269
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,870
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Boscobel pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53805 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53805 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boscobel, Grant County, Wisconsin, home to 5,269 residents across 360.9 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53805 reports a modest median household income of $60,870 (22% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,861. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $164,100 (34% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $701; owner occupancy is 66.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 53805 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 53805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boscobel, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53805.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 53805, Boscobel, 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
5,269
Population
360.9
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53805?
37.7
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$60,870
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$31,861
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53805 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Boscobel, 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)
$60,870 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
2,317housing units
2,317
Total Housing Units
2,076
Occupied Units
241
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,100
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$701
Median Rent
1974
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
-8.2%
YoY Change (2023)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53805 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +21.2% | 153 |
| 2020 | -4.4% | 146 |
| 2021 | +4.9% | 153 |
| 2022 | +31.9% | 202 |
| 2023 | -8.2% | 186 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 124 business establishments in ZIP 53805, employing approximately 1,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,491,000.
124
Businesses
1,656
Employees
$76.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 12.1% |
| Construction | 14 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.2% |
| Information | 4 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.2% |
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 53805 vs 53518 →
ZIP 53805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53805
Boscobel (53805)
5,269 residents
- 54631 1,844
Gays Mills (54631)
1,844 residents
- 53518 1,330
Blue River (53518)
1,330 residents
- 53827 292
Woodman (53827)
292 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53805 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53805 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53827
Woodman (53827)
$81,607 median income
- 54631
Gays Mills (54631)
$65,417 median income
- 53518
Blue River (53518)
$62,384 median income
- 53805
Boscobel (53805)
$60,870 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53805 ranks #4 of 4 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 53805, 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 (5,269 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 53805 in?
ZIP code 53805 (Boscobel) is located in Grant County, Wisconsin. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53805?
ZIP code 53805 in Boscobel, WI has a population of 5,269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53805?
The median household income in ZIP 53805 is $60,870, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53805?
The median home value in ZIP 53805 is $164,100, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53805?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53805 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53805?
ZIP code 53805 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 1,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53805?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53805 are: Other services (except public administration) (21), Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53805?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53805 decreased by 8.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 53805?
In ZIP code 53805, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 53805?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53805 is 21.3 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 53805?
In ZIP code 53805, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53805?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53805 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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