Fall River, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53932
Columbia County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,573
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,781
- Median income Above-median income area
- $309,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fall River pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53932 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 53932 (Fall River, WI) rose +12.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 203.4 in 2023 to 229.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53932 covers 96.0 square miles in Fall River, Columbia County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,573 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53932 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,781 (10% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,103. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $309,400 (24% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,174.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 53932 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 53932
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fall River, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53932.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 53932, Fall River, 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
2,573
Population
96.0
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53932?
39.5
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$85,781
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$38,103
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53932 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Fall River, 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)
$85,781 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
1,036housing units
1,036
Total Housing Units
959
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,400
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,174
Median Rent
1989
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53932 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 149 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 164 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 192 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 203 |
| 2024 | +12.6% | 229 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 53932, employing approximately 1,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,587,000.
52
Businesses
1,312
Employees
$76.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 53932 vs 53928 →
ZIP 53932 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53925
Columbus (53925)
7,781 residents
- 53956
Randolph (53956)
3,397 residents
- 53932 2,573
Fall River (53932)
2,573 residents
- 53928 128
Doylestown (53928)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53932 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53932 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53932
Fall River (53932)
$85,781 median income
- 53928
Doylestown (53928)
$85,625 median income
- 53956
Randolph (53956)
$84,231 median income
- 53925
Columbus (53925)
$84,044 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53932 ranks the highest of 4 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 53932, 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 (2,573 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 53932 in?
ZIP code 53932 (Fall River) 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 53932?
ZIP code 53932 in Fall River, WI has a population of 2,573 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53932?
The median household income in ZIP 53932 is $85,781, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53932?
The median home value in ZIP 53932 is $309,400, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53932?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53932 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53932?
ZIP code 53932 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 1,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53932?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53932 are: Construction (11), Manufacturing (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53932?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53932 increased by 12.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 53932?
In ZIP code 53932, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 53932?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53932 is 27.1 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 53932?
In ZIP code 53932, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53932?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53932 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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