Fennimore, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53809
Grant County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,120
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,568
- Median income Near-median income area
- $192,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fennimore pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53809 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 53809 (Fennimore, WI) rose +23.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.3 in 2023 to 210.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53809 covers 262.4 square miles in Fennimore, Grant County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,120 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53809 reports a modest median household income of $65,568 (16% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,543. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $192,500 (23% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 53809 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 53809
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fennimore, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53809.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 8
Accommodation and food services
8 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 53809, Fennimore, 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
4,120
Population
262.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53809?
33.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$65,568
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,543
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53809 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Fennimore, 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)
$65,568 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
1,866housing units
1,866
Total Housing Units
1,740
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$764
Median Rent
1972
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
+23.7%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53809 have increased 23.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 152 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 169 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 188 |
| 2023 | -9.3% | 170 |
| 2024 | +23.7% | 211 |
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 95 business establishments in ZIP 53809, employing approximately 998 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,956,000.
95
Businesses
998
Employees
$52.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 23.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Information | 5 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 53809 vs 53825 →
ZIP 53809 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53813
Lancaster (53813)
6,075 residents
- 53809
Fennimore (53809)
4,120 residents
- 53825 487
Stitzer (53825)
487 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53809 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53809 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53825
Stitzer (53825)
$102,500 median income
- 53813
Lancaster (53813)
$84,004 median income
- 53809
Fennimore (53809)
$65,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53809 ranks #3 of 3 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 53809, 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 (4,120 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 53809 in?
ZIP code 53809 (Fennimore) 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 53809?
ZIP code 53809 in Fennimore, WI has a population of 4,120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53809?
The median household income in ZIP 53809 is $65,568, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53809?
The median home value in ZIP 53809 is $192,500, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53809?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53809 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53809?
ZIP code 53809 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53809?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53809 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53809?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53809 increased by 23.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 53809?
In ZIP code 53809, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 53809?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53809 is 21.5 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 53809?
In ZIP code 53809, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53809?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53809 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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