PlainZIP

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
$60,870
Median income
$164,100
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boscobel pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $31,861. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $164,100 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $701 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 53805 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grant 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 53805

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boscobel, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53805.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53805?

37.7

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$31,861

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53805 ranks nationally

Boscobel, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,870 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,317

Total Housing Units

2,076

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$164,100

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53805 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53805 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 53805 ranks #4 of 4 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
53518 Blue River, WI 1,330 8.4 mi
53827 Woodman, WI 292 9.8 mi
54631 Gays Mills, WI 1,844 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grant County

53818 standard
Platteville, WI
Pop: 15,091
53813 standard
Lancaster, WI
Pop: 6,075
53807 standard
Cuba City, WI
Pop: 4,843
53809 standard
Fennimore, WI
Pop: 4,120
53811 standard
Hazel Green, WI
Pop: 3,371
53820 standard
Potosi, WI
Pop: 2,532

Related Areas

Grant County Boscobel, WI Wisconsin

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.

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