Friendship, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53934

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

4,396
14/sq mi
$48,782
Median income
$166,100
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Friendship pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53934 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53934 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 311.8 square miles in Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,396 residents, producing a population density of 14 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 53934 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53934 sits at $48,782 (38% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $32,898. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $913 per month, and 84.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53934 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 53934 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 53934

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53934.

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 53934, Friendship, 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

4,396

Population

311.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53934?

57.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$48,782

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$32,898

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53934 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,782 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,385

Total Housing Units

2,332

Occupied Units

2,053

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.9%
Renter 15.1%

$166,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$913

Median Rent

1980

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53934 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 159
2021 +15.1% 183
2022 +14.5% 210
2023 +17.9% 248
2024 +4.5% 259

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 62 business establishments in ZIP 53934, employing approximately 600 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,957,000.

62

Businesses

600

Employees

$28.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 13 21.0%
Health care and social assistance 10 16.1%
Retail trade 7 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.3%
Construction 5 8.1%
Manufacturing 4 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.8%

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 53934 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 53934 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 53934 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 53934 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
53910 Adams, WI 3,508 6.4 mi
54613 Arkdale, WI 1,826 8.2 mi
53936 Grand Marsh, WI 1,610 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53934 in?
ZIP code 53934 (Friendship) is located in Adams County, Wisconsin. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53934?
ZIP code 53934 in Friendship, WI has a population of 4,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53934?
The median household income in ZIP 53934 is $48,782, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53934?
The median home value in ZIP 53934 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53934 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53934?
ZIP code 53934 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53934?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53934 are: Accommodation and food services (13), Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53934?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53934 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 53934?
In ZIP code 53934, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 53934?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53934 is 24.7 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 53934?
In ZIP code 53934, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53934 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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