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Beaver Dam, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53916

Dodge County, Wisconsin — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,507
87/sq mi
$71,188
Median income
$220,300
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaver Dam pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53916 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53916 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 260.2 square miles in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 22,507 residents, producing a population density of 87 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53916 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53916 sits at $71,188 (9% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,279. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $220,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53916 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dodge County, so you can benchmark 53916 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53916

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53916.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53916, Beaver Dam, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,507

Population

260.2

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53916?

44.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$71,188

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$41,279

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53916 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,188 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,803

Total Housing Units

10,277

Occupied Units

526

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.0%
Renter 35.0%

$220,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$959

Median Rent

1970

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53916 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 142
2021 +8.1% 153
2022 +14.9% 176
2023 +10.7% 195
2024 +12.3% 219

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 522 business establishments in ZIP 53916, employing approximately 10,078 people with a combined annual payroll of $471,099,000.

522

Businesses

10,078

Employees

$471.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 88 16.9%
Accommodation and food services 65 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 63 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 54 10.3%
Finance and insurance 42 8.1%
Construction 41 7.8%
Manufacturing 31 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.1%
Wholesale trade 15 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.1%
Information 7 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53916 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 53916 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53916 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 53916 ranks #5 of 6 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
53933 Fox Lake, WI 4,117 8.2 mi
53557 Lowell, WI 482 8.4 mi
53922 Burnett, WI 1,036 8.9 mi
53039 Juneau, WI 4,863 9.4 mi
53016 Clyman, WI 384 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dodge County

53963 standard
Waupun, WI
Pop: 13,910
53098 standard
Watertown, WI
Pop: 11,965
53050 standard
Mayville, WI
Pop: 6,986
53039 standard
Juneau, WI
Pop: 4,863
53032 standard
Horicon, WI
Pop: 4,757
53933 standard
Fox Lake, WI
Pop: 4,117

Related Areas

Dodge County Beaver Dam, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53916 in? ▼
ZIP code 53916 (Beaver Dam) is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53916? ▼
ZIP code 53916 in Beaver Dam, WI has a population of 22,507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53916? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53916 is $71,188, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53916? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53916 is $220,300, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53916? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53916 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53916? ▼
ZIP code 53916 has 522 business establishments employing approximately 10,078 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53916? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53916 are: Retail trade (88), Accommodation and food services (65), Health care and social assistance (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53916? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53916 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 53916? ▼
In ZIP code 53916, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 53916? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53916 is 23.7 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 53916? ▼
In ZIP code 53916, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53916? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53916 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Beaver Dam, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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