Markesan, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53946
Green Lake County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,386
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $72,450
- Median income Near-median income area
- $245,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Markesan pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53946 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 53946 (Markesan, WI) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.4 in 2023 to 219.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53946 covers 327.3 square miles in Markesan, Green Lake County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,386 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53946 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,450 (7% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,647. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $245,500 (1% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $723; 81.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Green Lake County, so 53946 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 53946
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Markesan, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53946.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 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 53946, Markesan, 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
4,386
Population
327.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53946?
47.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.8%
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?
$72,450
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,647
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53946 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Markesan, 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)
$72,450 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,638housing units
2,638
Total Housing Units
1,817
Occupied Units
821
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$245,500
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$723
Median Rent
1967
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53946 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 146 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 160 |
| 2022 | +22.2% | 195 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 204 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 220 |
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 81 business establishments in ZIP 53946, employing approximately 969 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,387,000.
81
Businesses
969
Employees
$39.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 53946 vs 53939 →
ZIP 53946 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53946
Markesan (53946)
4,386 residents
- 53933
Fox Lake (53933)
4,117 residents
- 54968
Princeton (54968)
2,779 residents
- 54941
Green Lake (54941)
2,613 residents
- 53923
Cambria (53923)
2,098 residents
- 53935 307
Friesland (53935)
307 residents
- 53939 244
Kingston (53939)
244 residents
- 53947 137
Marquette (53947)
137 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53946 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53946 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53935
Friesland (53935)
$86,250 median income
- 53933
Fox Lake (53933)
$83,578 median income
- 54941
Green Lake (54941)
$79,146 median income
- 53923
Cambria (53923)
$72,500 median income
- 53946
Markesan (53946)
$72,450 median income
- 53939
Kingston (53939)
$70,833 median income
- 54968
Princeton (54968)
$65,758 median income
- 53947
Marquette (53947)
$56,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53946 ranks #5 of 8 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 53946, 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 (4,386 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 53946 in?
ZIP code 53946 (Markesan) is located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin. Green Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/green-lake-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53946?
ZIP code 53946 in Markesan, WI has a population of 4,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53946?
The median household income in ZIP 53946 is $72,450, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53946?
The median home value in ZIP 53946 is $245,500, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53946?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53946 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53946?
ZIP code 53946 has 81 business establishments employing approximately 969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53946?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53946 are: Transportation and warehousing (13), Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53946?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53946 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 53946?
In ZIP code 53946, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 53946?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53946 is 27.3 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 53946?
In ZIP code 53946, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53946?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53946 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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