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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
$49,875
Median income
$139,900
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $27,971. The poverty rate stands at 20.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $139,900 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $760 monthly, and 65.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 53910 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Adams 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 53910

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adams, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53910.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53910?

48.7

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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

$27,971

Per Capita Income

20.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53910 ranks nationally

Adams, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,875 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,901

Total Housing Units

1,456

Occupied Units

445

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$139,900

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53910 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53910 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 53910 ranks #2 of 3 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
53934 Friendship, WI 4,396 6.4 mi
53936 Grand Marsh, WI 1,610 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

53934 standard
Friendship, WI
Pop: 4,396
53952 standard
Oxford, WI
Pop: 4,377
54613 standard
Arkdale, WI
Pop: 1,826
53936 standard
Grand Marsh, WI
Pop: 1,610

Related Areas

Adams County Adams, WI Wisconsin

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.

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