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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.4 square miles in Packwaukee, Marquette County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 282 residents, producing a population density of 44 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53953 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53953 sits at $46,250 (41% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $24,867. The poverty rate stands at 38.5% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 53953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Marquette County, so you can benchmark 53953 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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

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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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