Oxford, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53952
Adams County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,377
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oxford pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53952 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 53952 (Oxford, WI) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.2 in 2023 to 224.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53952 covers 244.5 square miles in Oxford, Adams County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,377 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53952 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (18% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,514. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,700 (22% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $721; owner occupancy is 87.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Adams County, so 53952 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 53952
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oxford, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53952.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 53952, Oxford, 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
4,377
Population
244.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53952?
47.3
Median Age
59.6%
Male
40.4%
Female
2.0%
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?
$63,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,514
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53952 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Oxford, 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)
$63,750 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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
2,072housing units
2,072
Total Housing Units
1,309
Occupied Units
763
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1983
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
-1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53952 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 146 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 158 |
| 2022 | +27.0% | 201 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 228 |
| 2024 | -1.8% | 224 |
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 45 business establishments in ZIP 53952, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,743,000.
45
Businesses
209
Employees
$8.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 22.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.7% |
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 53952 vs 53920 →
ZIP 53952 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53952
Oxford (53952)
4,377 residents
- 53964
Westfield (53964)
3,604 residents
- 53936 1,610
Grand Marsh (53936)
1,610 residents
- 53930 1,285
Endeavor (53930)
1,285 residents
- 53920 414
Briggsville (53920)
414 residents
- 53953 282
Packwaukee (53953)
282 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53952 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53952 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53930
Endeavor (53930)
$72,778 median income
- 53920
Briggsville (53920)
$69,432 median income
- 53964
Westfield (53964)
$69,306 median income
- 53952
Oxford (53952)
$63,750 median income
- 53936
Grand Marsh (53936)
$55,515 median income
- 53953
Packwaukee (53953)
$46,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53952 ranks #4 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 53952, 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 (4,377 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 53952 in?
ZIP code 53952 (Oxford) is located in Adams County, Wisconsin. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53952?
ZIP code 53952 in Oxford, WI has a population of 4,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53952?
The median household income in ZIP 53952 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53952?
The median home value in ZIP 53952 is $194,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53952?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53952 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53952?
ZIP code 53952 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53952?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53952 are: Retail trade (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53952?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53952 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 53952?
In ZIP code 53952, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 53952?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53952 is 30.5 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 53952?
In ZIP code 53952, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53952?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53952 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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