PlainZIP

Montello, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53949

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

6,011
14/sq mi
$64,611
Median income
$206,400
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53949 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montello, Marquette County, Wisconsin, home to 6,011 residents across 438.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53949 reports a modest median household income of $64,611 (17% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,561. Poverty here runs at 10.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $206,400 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $761 monthly, and 82.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53949, plus 5 more within Marquette County, give a clearer read than the 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 53949

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montello, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53949.

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 53949, Montello, 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

6,011

Population

438.8

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53949?

52.0

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$64,611

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$34,561

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53949 ranks nationally

Montello, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,611 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,017

Total Housing Units

2,863

Occupied Units

1,154

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$206,400

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$761

Median Rent

1977

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53949 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 150
2021 +12.8% 169
2022 +23.4% 208
2023 +4.3% 217
2024 +11.7% 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 113 business establishments in ZIP 53949, employing approximately 786 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,980,000.

113

Businesses

786

Employees

$26.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 24 21.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.5%
Construction 12 10.6%
Retail trade 12 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 9 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.1%
Manufacturing 5 4.4%
Finance and insurance 5 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.6%

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 53949 vs 53953 →

ZIP 53949 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 53949 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 53949 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 53949 ranks the highest 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
53953 Packwaukee, WI 282 6.6 mi
53926 Dalton, WI 1,628 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marquette County

53964 standard
Westfield, WI
Pop: 3,604
54960 standard
Neshkoro, WI
Pop: 2,800
53930 standard
Endeavor, WI
Pop: 1,285
53920 standard
Briggsville, WI
Pop: 414
53953 standard
Packwaukee, WI
Pop: 282

Related Areas

Marquette County Montello, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53949 in? ▼
ZIP code 53949 (Montello) is located in Marquette County, Wisconsin. Marquette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marquette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53949? ▼
ZIP code 53949 in Montello, WI has a population of 6,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53949 is $64,611, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53949 is $206,400, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53949 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53949? ▼
ZIP code 53949 has 113 business establishments employing approximately 786 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53949? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53949 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Other services (except public administration) (13), Construction (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53949? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53949 increased by 11.7% 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 53949? ▼
In ZIP code 53949, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 53949? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53949 is 30.1 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 53949? ▼
In ZIP code 53949, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53949 is 10.9% 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.