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 Moderate-density area
- $71,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53916 (Beaver Dam, WI) rose +12.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 194.9 in 2023 to 218.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53916 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, with 22,507 residents across 260.2 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53916 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,188 (9% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,279. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $220,300 (11% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $959; 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 53916 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 53916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaver Dam, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53916.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
42 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 53916, Beaver Dam, 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
22,507
Population
260.2
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53916?
44.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
3.2%
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?
$71,188
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$41,279
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53916 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Beaver Dam, 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)
$71,188 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
10,803housing units
10,803
Total Housing Units
10,277
Occupied Units
526
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53916 vs 53933 →
ZIP 53916 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53916
Beaver Dam (53916)
22,507 residents
- 53039 4,863
Juneau (53039)
4,863 residents
- 53933 4,117
Fox Lake (53933)
4,117 residents
- 53922 1,036
Burnett (53922)
1,036 residents
- 53557 482
Lowell (53557)
482 residents
- 53016 384
Clyman (53016)
384 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53916 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53916 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53557
Lowell (53557)
$91,500 median income
- 53922
Burnett (53922)
$91,500 median income
- 53933
Fox Lake (53933)
$83,578 median income
- 53039
Juneau (53039)
$79,103 median income
- 53916
Beaver Dam (53916)
$71,188 median income
- 53016
Clyman (53016)
$70,313 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53916, 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 (22,507 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 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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