Hazel Green, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53811
Grant County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,371
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,769
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hazel Green pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53811 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53811 covers 125.8 square miles in Hazel Green, Grant County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,371 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53811 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,769 (6% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,676. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $224,700 (10% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $930; 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 53811 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 53811
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazel Green, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53811.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 53811, Hazel Green, 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
3,371
Population
125.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53811?
42.7
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$82,769
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$43,676
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53811 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Hazel Green, 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)
$82,769 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
1,416housing units
1,416
Total Housing Units
1,268
Occupied Units
148
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,700
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$930
Median Rent
1979
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
+11.3%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53811 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.8% | 154 |
| 2020 | -0.7% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 171 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 190 |
| 2024 | – | 240 |
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 47 business establishments in ZIP 53811, employing approximately 353 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,243,000.
47
Businesses
353
Employees
$15.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 25.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 14.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.4% |
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 53811 vs 61025 →
ZIP 53811 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
- 61025
East Dubuque (61025)
4,867 residents
- 53807
Cuba City (53807)
4,843 residents
- 53811
Hazel Green (53811)
3,371 residents
- 53808 1,049
Dickeyville (53808)
1,049 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53811 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53811 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53811
Hazel Green (53811)
$82,769 median income
- 61036
Galena (61036)
$81,989 median income
- 53807
Cuba City (53807)
$77,887 median income
- 53808
Dickeyville (53808)
$70,913 median income
- 61025
East Dubuque (61025)
$70,739 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53811 ranks the highest 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 53811, 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 (3,371 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 53811 in?
ZIP code 53811 (Hazel Green) 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 53811?
ZIP code 53811 in Hazel Green, WI has a population of 3,371 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53811?
The median household income in ZIP 53811 is $82,769, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53811?
The median home value in ZIP 53811 is $224,700, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53811 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53811?
ZIP code 53811 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 353 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53811?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53811 are: Construction (12), Accommodation and food services (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53811?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53811 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 53811?
In ZIP code 53811, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 53811?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53811 is 23.2 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 53811?
In ZIP code 53811, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53811 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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