Lyndon Station, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53944

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

2,224
11/sq mi
$72,614
Median income
$201,700
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53944 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53944 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.4 square miles in Lyndon Station, Juneau County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,224 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 53944 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53944 sits at $72,614 (7% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $33,480. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $201,700 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,142 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53944 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Juneau County, so you can benchmark 53944 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 53944

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53944.

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 53944, Lyndon Station, 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

2,224

Population

200.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53944?

43.8

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$72,614

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$33,480

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53944 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,614 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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,182

Total Housing Units

878

Occupied Units

304

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$201,700

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,142

Median Rent

1992

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

+0.8%

YoY Change (2022)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53944 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.5% 141
2019 +11.1% 156
2020 +2.5% 160
2021 +13.7% 182
2022 +0.8% 183

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 53944, employing approximately 279 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,429,000.

38

Businesses

279

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 13.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.5%
Construction 3 7.9%
Wholesale trade 3 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.9%

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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53948 Mauston, WI 8,414 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53944 in?
ZIP code 53944 (Lyndon Station) is located in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Juneau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/juneau-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53944?
ZIP code 53944 in Lyndon Station, WI has a population of 2,224 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53944?
The median household income in ZIP 53944 is $72,614, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53944?
The median home value in ZIP 53944 is $201,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53944 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53944?
ZIP code 53944 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 279 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53944 are: Retail trade (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53944?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53944 increased by 0.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 53944?
In ZIP code 53944, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 53944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53944 is 26.9 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 53944?
In ZIP code 53944, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53944 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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