PlainZIP

Packwaukee, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53953

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

282
44/sq mi
$46,250
Median income
$114,800
Median home value
1.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Packwaukee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53953 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Packwaukee, Marquette County, Wisconsin, home to just 282 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53953 reports a modest median household income of $46,250 (41% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $24,867. 38.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $114,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Marquette County, letting you compare 53953 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 53953, Packwaukee, 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

282

Population

6.4

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53953?

55.9

Median Age

59.6%

Male

40.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$46,250

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$24,867

Per Capita Income

38.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53953 ranks nationally

Packwaukee, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,250 10th percentile higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.3%

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

What does housing look like?

128

Total Housing Units

106

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$114,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 53953, employing approximately 57 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,345,000.

3

Businesses

57

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 53953 vs 53930 →

ZIP 53953 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 53953 ranks #6 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 53953 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 53953 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
53930 Endeavor, WI 1,285 6.3 mi
53952 Oxford, WI 4,377 6.5 mi
53949 Montello, WI 6,011 6.6 mi
53964 Westfield, WI 3,604 9.7 mi
53920 Briggsville, WI 414 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marquette County

53949 standard
Montello, WI
Pop: 6,011
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

Related Areas

Marquette County Packwaukee, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53953 in? ▼
ZIP code 53953 (Packwaukee) 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 53953? ▼
ZIP code 53953 in Packwaukee, WI has a population of 282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53953 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53953 is $114,800, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53953 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53953? ▼
ZIP code 53953 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 57 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53953? ▼
In ZIP code 53953, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53953? ▼
In ZIP code 53953, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53953 is 38.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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