Adams, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53910
Adams County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,508
- 22/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Adams pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53910 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 53910 (Adams, WI) rose +32.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.8 in 2023 to 248.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53910 covers 159.5 square miles in Adams, Adams County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,508 residents on file, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53910 reports a modest median household income of $49,875 (36% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,971. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,900 (44% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 65.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Adams County, so 53910 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 53910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adams, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53910.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 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 53910, Adams, 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
3,508
Population
159.5
Area (sq mi)
22
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53910?
48.7
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
4.2%
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?
$49,875
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$27,971
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53910 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Adams, 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)
$49,875 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,901housing units
1,901
Total Housing Units
1,456
Occupied Units
445
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,900
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1977
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
+32.9%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53910 have increased 32.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 137 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 151 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 180 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 187 |
| 2024 | +32.9% | 248 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 53910, employing approximately 1,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,676,000.
87
Businesses
1,001
Employees
$38.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 9 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.8% |
| Information | 4 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
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 53910 vs 53934 →
ZIP 53910 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53934
Friendship (53934)
4,396 residents
- 53910
Adams (53910)
3,508 residents
- 53936 1,610
Grand Marsh (53936)
1,610 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53910 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53936
Grand Marsh (53936)
$55,515 median income
- 53910
Adams (53910)
$49,875 median income
- 53934
Friendship (53934)
$48,782 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53910 ranks #2 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 53910, 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 (3,508 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 53910 in?
ZIP code 53910 (Adams) is located in Adams County, Wisconsin. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53910?
ZIP code 53910 in Adams, WI has a population of 3,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53910?
The median household income in ZIP 53910 is $49,875, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53910?
The median home value in ZIP 53910 is $139,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53910 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53910?
ZIP code 53910 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 1,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53910?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53910 are: Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53910?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53910 increased by 32.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 53910?
In ZIP code 53910, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% 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 53910?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53910 is 29.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53910?
In ZIP code 53910, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53910 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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