PlainZIP

Mauston, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53948

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

8,414
22/sq mi
$62,829
Median income
$182,400
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mauston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53948 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mauston, Juneau County, Wisconsin, home to 8,414 residents across 380.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53948 reports a modest median household income of $62,829 (20% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,002. Local economic indicators show a 17.7% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $182,400 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $889 monthly, and 72.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Juneau County, so you can benchmark 53948 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 53948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mauston, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53948.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53948, Mauston, 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

8,414

Population

380.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53948?

47.7

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$62,829

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,002

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53948 ranks nationally

Mauston, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,829 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,193

Total Housing Units

3,559

Occupied Units

634

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$182,400

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$889

Median Rent

1976

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

+12.4%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53948 have increased 12.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 160
2021 +9.1% 175
2022 +21.3% 212
2023 +2.0% 216
2024 +12.4% 243

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 228 business establishments in ZIP 53948, employing approximately 3,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,813,000.

228

Businesses

3,481

Employees

$165.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 36 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 25 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 23 10.1%
Manufacturing 18 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 7.9%
Construction 13 5.7%
Finance and insurance 13 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.4%
Wholesale trade 8 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.2%
Information 4 1.8%

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 53948 vs 53944 →

ZIP 53948 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 53948 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 53948 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 53948 ranks #3 of 3 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
53944 Lyndon Station, WI 2,224 8.7 mi
53950 New Lisbon, WI 5,449 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Juneau County

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Wisconsin Dells, WI
Pop: 10,398
53950 standard
New Lisbon, WI
Pop: 5,449
54646 standard
Necedah, WI
Pop: 3,899
53929 standard
Elroy, WI
Pop: 2,782
53968 standard
Wonewoc, WI
Pop: 2,329
54618 standard
Camp Douglas, WI
Pop: 2,262

Related Areas

Juneau County Mauston, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53948 in? ▼
ZIP code 53948 (Mauston) 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 53948? ▼
ZIP code 53948 in Mauston, WI has a population of 8,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53948? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53948 is $62,829, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53948? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53948 is $182,400, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53948? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53948 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53948? ▼
ZIP code 53948 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 3,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53948? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53948 are: Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (36), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53948? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53948 increased by 12.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 53948? ▼
In ZIP code 53948, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 53948? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53948 is 24.2 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 53948? ▼
In ZIP code 53948, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53948? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53948 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.