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Randolph, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53956

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

3,397
17/sq mi
$84,231
Median income
$232,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53956 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53956 covers 203.4 square miles in Randolph, Dodge County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,397 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53956 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,231 (8% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,760. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. Median home value sits at $232,800 (6% below the state average), median rent at $819 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53956, plus 6 more within Dodge 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 53956

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Randolph, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53956.

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 53956, Randolph, 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

3,397

Population

203.4

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53956?

38.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$84,231

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$37,760

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53956 ranks nationally

Randolph, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,231 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,536

Total Housing Units

1,316

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$232,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$819

Median Rent

1963

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53956 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.5% 132
2021 +6.2% 140
2022 +24.6% 175
2023 +15.8% 203
2024 +1.3% 205

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 90 business establishments in ZIP 53956, employing approximately 1,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,672,000.

90

Businesses

1,001

Employees

$47.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 14 15.6%
Retail trade 10 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.6%
Manufacturing 4 4.4%
Information 3 3.3%
Finance and insurance 3 3.3%
Educational 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 53956 vs 53935 →

ZIP 53956 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 53956 ranks #2 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 53956 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 53956 ranks #4 of 7 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
53935 Friesland, WI 307 4.1 mi
53923 Cambria, WI 2,098 6.3 mi
53933 Fox Lake, WI 4,117 7.1 mi
53932 Fall River, WI 2,573 8.7 mi
53928 Doylestown, WI 128 10.5 mi
53939 Kingston, WI 244 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dodge County

53916 standard
Beaver Dam, WI
Pop: 22,507
53963 standard
Waupun, WI
Pop: 13,910
53098 standard
Watertown, WI
Pop: 11,965
53050 standard
Mayville, WI
Pop: 6,986
53039 standard
Juneau, WI
Pop: 4,863
53032 standard
Horicon, WI
Pop: 4,757

Related Areas

Dodge County Randolph, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53956 in? ▼
ZIP code 53956 (Randolph) is located in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Dodge County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dodge-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53956? ▼
ZIP code 53956 in Randolph, WI has a population of 3,397 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53956? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53956 is $84,231, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53956? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53956 is $232,800, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53956? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53956 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53956? ▼
ZIP code 53956 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 1,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53956? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53956 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53956? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53956 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 53956? ▼
In ZIP code 53956, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 53956? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53956 is 24.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53956? ▼
In ZIP code 53956, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53956? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53956 is 4.6% 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.