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Columbus, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53925

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

7,781
24/sq mi
$84,044
Median income
$268,000
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53925 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53925 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 325.6 square miles in Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 7,781 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 53925 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53925 sits at $84,044 (8% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,460. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $268,000 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 71.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53925 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbia County, so you can benchmark 53925 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 53925

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53925.

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 53925, Columbus, 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

7,781

Population

325.6

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53925?

41.0

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$84,044

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$43,460

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53925 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,044 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,751

Total Housing Units

3,609

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$268,000

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1966

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

204

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+104%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53925 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 148
2021 +7.3% 158
2022 +12.4% 178
2023 +5.8% 189
2024 +8.4% 204

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 196 business establishments in ZIP 53925, employing approximately 3,839 people with a combined annual payroll of $251,635,000.

196

Businesses

3,839

Employees

$251.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 29 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 25 12.8%
Construction 24 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 24 12.2%
Retail trade 23 11.7%
Finance and insurance 15 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.1%
Wholesale trade 9 4.6%
Manufacturing 8 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%

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 53925 vs 53932 →

ZIP 53925 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 53925 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 53925 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 53925 ranks #4 of 4 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
53932 Fall River, WI 2,573 6.0 mi
53928 Doylestown, WI 128 8.1 mi
53594 Waterloo, WI 5,144 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

53901 standard
Portage, WI
Pop: 14,445
53555 standard
Lodi, WI
Pop: 8,465
53954 standard
Pardeeville, WI
Pop: 6,926
53955 standard
Poynette, WI
Pop: 5,692
53960 standard
Rio, WI
Pop: 3,268
53932 standard
Fall River, WI
Pop: 2,573

Related Areas

Columbia County Columbus, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53925 in? ▼
ZIP code 53925 (Columbus) 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 53925? ▼
ZIP code 53925 in Columbus, WI has a population of 7,781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53925? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53925 is $84,044, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53925? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53925 is $268,000, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53925? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53925 is White at 91.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53925? ▼
ZIP code 53925 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 3,839 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53925? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53925 are: Other services (except public administration) (29), Health care and social assistance (25), Construction (24). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53925? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53925 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 53925? ▼
In ZIP code 53925, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 53925? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53925 is 25.2 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 53925? ▼
In ZIP code 53925, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53925? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53925 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Columbus, 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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