Cambria, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53923

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

2,098
11/sq mi
$72,500
Median income
$220,700
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cambria pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 199.8 square miles in Cambria, Columbia County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,098 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 53923 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53923 sits at $72,500 (7% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $36,043. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $220,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $705 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 53923 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 53923

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53923.

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 53923, Cambria, 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

2,098

Population

199.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53923?

39.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$72,500

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$36,043

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53923 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,500 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

870

Total Housing Units

842

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$220,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$705

Median Rent

1962

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+23.2%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53923 have increased 23.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 150
2021 +17.8% 177
2022 -0.5% 176
2023 +20.1% 211
2024 +23.2% 260

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 25 business establishments in ZIP 53923, employing approximately 292 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,388,000.

25

Businesses

292

Employees

$25.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 20.0%
Manufacturing 3 12.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.0%

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 53923 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 53923 ranks #3 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 53923 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 53923 ranks #4 of 7 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
53935 Friesland, WI 307 3.7 mi
53939 Kingston, WI 244 8.2 mi
53956 Randolph, WI 3,397 6.3 mi
53928 Doylestown, WI 128 10.2 mi
53926 Dalton, WI 1,628 7.7 mi
53946 Markesan, WI 4,386 11.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53923 in?
ZIP code 53923 (Cambria) is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53923?
ZIP code 53923 in Cambria, WI has a population of 2,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53923?
The median household income in ZIP 53923 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53923?
The median home value in ZIP 53923 is $220,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53923 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53923?
ZIP code 53923 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 292 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53923?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53923 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Manufacturing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53923?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53923 increased by 23.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 53923?
In ZIP code 53923, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 53923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53923 is 23.8 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 53923?
In ZIP code 53923, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53923 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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