North Freedom, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53951
Sauk County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,601
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,970
- Median income Near-median income area
- $190,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Freedom pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53951 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53951 covers 189.9 square miles in North Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,601 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53951 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,970 (8% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,624. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,400 (23% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $972; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sauk County, so 53951 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 53951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Freedom, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53951.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 53951, North Freedom, 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
2,601
Population
189.9
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53951?
37.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
5.8%
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?
$71,970
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,624
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53951 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
North Freedom, 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)
$71,970 41st percentile higher than 41% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Wisconsin ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,079housing units
1,079
Total Housing Units
946
Occupied Units
133
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$972
Median Rent
1971
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53951 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.2% | 170 |
| 2020 | -3.1% | 164 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 189 |
| 2022 | +5.6% | 200 |
| 2024 | – | 254 |
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 35 business establishments in ZIP 53951, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,129,000.
35
Businesses
100
Employees
$5.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 25.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 17.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.6% |
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 53951 vs 53961 →
ZIP 53951 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53913
Baraboo (53913)
19,881 residents
- 53959
Reedsburg (53959)
13,384 residents
- 53578 5,924
Prairie Du Sac (53578)
5,924 residents
- 53583 5,747
Sauk City (53583)
5,747 residents
- 53951 2,601
North Freedom (53951)
2,601 residents
- 53961 837
Rock Springs (53961)
837 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53951 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53578
Prairie Du Sac (53578)
$105,610 median income
- 53583
Sauk City (53583)
$97,286 median income
- 53959
Reedsburg (53959)
$77,924 median income
- 53961
Rock Springs (53961)
$77,298 median income
- 53913
Baraboo (53913)
$74,629 median income
- 53951
North Freedom (53951)
$71,970 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53951 ranks #6 of 6 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 53951, 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 (2,601 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 53951 in?
ZIP code 53951 (North Freedom) is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Sauk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sauk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53951?
ZIP code 53951 in North Freedom, WI has a population of 2,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53951?
The median household income in ZIP 53951 is $71,970, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53951?
The median home value in ZIP 53951 is $190,400, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53951 is White at 88.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53951?
ZIP code 53951 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53951 are: Construction (9), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53951?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53951 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. 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 53951?
In ZIP code 53951, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 53951?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53951 is 25.1 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 53951?
In ZIP code 53951, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53951 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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