PlainZIP

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
$71,970
Median income
$190,400
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
41th 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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $35,624. Local economic indicators show a 8.6% poverty rate alongside 1.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $190,400 (23% below the state average), median rent at $972 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 53951 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sauk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53951?

37.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

$35,624

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53951 ranks nationally

North Freedom, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,970 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,079

Total Housing Units

946

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$190,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53951 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53951 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 53951 ranks #6 of 6 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
53961 Rock Springs, WI 837 5.8 mi
53578 Prairie Du Sac, WI 5,924 6.8 mi
53583 Sauk City, WI 5,747 10.2 mi
53913 Baraboo, WI 19,881 10.2 mi
53959 Reedsburg, WI 13,384 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sauk County

53913 standard
Baraboo, WI
Pop: 19,881
53959 standard
Reedsburg, WI
Pop: 13,384
53578 standard
Prairie Du Sac, WI
Pop: 5,924
53583 standard
Sauk City, WI
Pop: 5,747
53588 standard
Spring Green, WI
Pop: 4,077
53941 standard
La Valle, WI
Pop: 2,932

Related Areas

Sauk County North Freedom, WI Wisconsin

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.

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