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
$72,450
Median income
$245,500
Median home value
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 53946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 327.3 square miles in Markesan, Green Lake County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,386 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 53946 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53946 sits at $72,450 (7% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $40,647. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $245,500 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $723 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Green Lake County, so you can benchmark 53946 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 53946

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53946.

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 53946, Markesan, 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

4,386

Population

327.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53946?

47.6

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$40,647

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53946 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,450 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,638

Total Housing Units

1,817

Occupied Units

821

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$245,500

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$723

Median Rent

1967

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

+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

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ZIP 53946 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 53946 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 53946 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 53946 ranks #5 of 8 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
53939 Kingston, WI 244 5.5 mi
53947 Marquette, WI 137 6.1 mi
54941 Green Lake, WI 2,613 9.0 mi
53935 Friesland, WI 307 9.0 mi
54968 Princeton, WI 2,779 10.6 mi
53923 Cambria, WI 2,098 11.3 mi
53933 Fox Lake, WI 4,117 12.1 mi

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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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