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 Moderate-density area
- $83,207
- Median income Near-median income area
- $278,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53954 (Pardeeville, WI) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.7 in 2023 to 226.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,095. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 1.3%. Median home value is $278,600 (12% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $988; 82.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbia County, so 53954 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 53954
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pardeeville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53954.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 53954?
44.3
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$83,207
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$43,095
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53954 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Pardeeville, 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)
$83,207 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,919housing units
2,919
Total Housing Units
2,580
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$278,600
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53954 vs 53969 →
ZIP 53954 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53954
Pardeeville (53954)
6,926 residents
- 53955
Poynette (53955)
5,692 residents
- 53960
Rio (53960)
3,268 residents
- 53926 1,628
Dalton (53926)
1,628 residents
- 53969 419
Wyocena (53969)
419 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53954 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53954 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53955
Poynette (53955)
$101,134 median income
- 53960
Rio (53960)
$84,911 median income
- 53954
Pardeeville (53954)
$83,207 median income
- 53969
Wyocena (53969)
$77,222 median income
- 53926
Dalton (53926)
$62,917 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53954, 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 (6,926 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 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.
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