Lancaster, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53813
Grant County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,075
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,004
- Median income Above-median income area
- $220,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53813 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 53813 (Lancaster, WI) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.5 in 2023 to 223.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53813 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin, home to 6,075 residents across 382.1 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53813 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,004 (8% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,794. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 1.7%. Median home value is $220,400 (11% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $812; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 53813 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 53813
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53813.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 53813, Lancaster, 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
6,075
Population
382.1
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53813?
43.5
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$84,004
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,794
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53813 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Lancaster, 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)
$84,004 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
2,605housing units
2,605
Total Housing Units
2,417
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,400
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1963
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53813 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 155 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 172 |
| 2022 | +3.5% | 178 |
| 2023 | +21.4% | 216 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 224 |
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 189 business establishments in ZIP 53813, employing approximately 2,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,735,000.
189
Businesses
2,301
Employees
$115.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 20 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 10.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.8% |
| Information | 8 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.6% |
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 53813 vs 53820 →
ZIP 53813 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
- 53820
Potosi (53820)
2,532 residents
- 53816 810
Mount Hope (53816)
810 residents
- 53825 487
Stitzer (53825)
487 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53813 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53813 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
- 53820
Potosi (53820)
$77,083 median income
- 53816
Mount Hope (53816)
$71,250 median income
- 53809
Fennimore (53809)
$65,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53813 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 53813, 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 (6,075 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 53813 in?
ZIP code 53813 (Lancaster) 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 53813?
ZIP code 53813 in Lancaster, WI has a population of 6,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53813?
The median household income in ZIP 53813 is $84,004, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53813?
The median home value in ZIP 53813 is $220,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53813?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53813 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53813?
ZIP code 53813 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 2,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53813?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53813 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Retail trade (28), Construction (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53813?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53813 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 53813?
In ZIP code 53813, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% 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 53813?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53813 is 19.2 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 53813?
In ZIP code 53813, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53813?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53813 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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