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Pardeeville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53954

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

6,926
34/sq mi
$83,207
Median income
$278,600
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pardeeville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 37%
home value, US ZIPs
34
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53954 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53954 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pardeeville, Columbia County, Wisconsin, home to 6,926 residents across 205.5 square miles, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53954 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,207 (7% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,095. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $278,600 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $988 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53954, plus 6 more within Columbia County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 53954

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pardeeville, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53954.

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 53954, Pardeeville, 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

6,926

Population

205.5

Area (sq mi)

34

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53954?

44.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$83,207

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$43,095

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53954 ranks nationally

Pardeeville, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,207 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,919

Total Housing Units

2,580

Occupied Units

339

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$278,600

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$988

Median Rent

1984

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53954 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 153
2021 +7.4% 165
2022 +13.2% 186
2023 +14.1% 213
2024 +6.2% 226

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 53954, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,058,000.

91

Businesses

747

Employees

$50.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 15.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.0%
Retail trade 7 7.7%
Finance and insurance 7 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.6%
Manufacturing 5 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 53954 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 53954 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53954 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 53954 ranks #3 of 5 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
53969 Wyocena, WI 419 4.1 mi
53960 Rio, WI 3,268 9.9 mi
53926 Dalton, WI 1,628 9.6 mi
53955 Poynette, WI 5,692 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Columbia County

53901 standard
Portage, WI
Pop: 14,445
53555 standard
Lodi, WI
Pop: 8,465
53925 standard
Columbus, WI
Pop: 7,781
53955 standard
Poynette, WI
Pop: 5,692
53960 standard
Rio, WI
Pop: 3,268
53932 standard
Fall River, WI
Pop: 2,573

Related Areas

Columbia County Pardeeville, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53954 in? ▼
ZIP code 53954 (Pardeeville) is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin. Columbia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbia-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53954? ▼
ZIP code 53954 in Pardeeville, WI has a population of 6,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53954? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53954 is $83,207, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53954? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53954 is $278,600, which is 0% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53954? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53954 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53954? ▼
ZIP code 53954 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53954? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53954 are: Construction (16), Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53954? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53954 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 53954? ▼
In ZIP code 53954, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 53954? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53954 is 27.7 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 53954? ▼
In ZIP code 53954, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53954? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53954 is 5.6% 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.