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 Moderate-density area
- $64,611
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53949 (Montello, WI) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 217.3 in 2023 to 242.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,561. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $206,400 (17% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $761; owner occupancy is 82.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Marquette County, so 53949 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 53949
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montello, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53949.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 53949?
52.0
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$64,611
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$34,561
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53949 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Montello, 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)
$64,611 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
4,017housing units
4,017
Total Housing Units
2,863
Occupied Units
1,154
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 53949
Montello (53949)
6,011 residents
- 53926 1,628
Dalton (53926)
1,628 residents
- 53953 282
Packwaukee (53953)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53949 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53949
Montello (53949)
$64,611 median income
- 53926
Dalton (53926)
$62,917 median income
- 53953
Packwaukee (53953)
$46,250 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53949, 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 (6,011 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 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.
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