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 Moderate-density area
- $84,231
- Median income Above-median income area
- $232,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53956 (Randolph, WI) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.7 in 2023 to 205.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,760. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.0%. Median home value is $232,800 (6% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $819; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dodge County, so 53956 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 53956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Randolph, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53956.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 53956?
38.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$84,231
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,760
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53956 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Randolph, 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)
$84,231 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
1,536housing units
1,536
Total Housing Units
1,316
Occupied Units
220
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 53933
Fox Lake (53933)
4,117 residents
- 53956
Randolph (53956)
3,397 residents
- 53932
Fall River (53932)
2,573 residents
- 53923
Cambria (53923)
2,098 residents
- 53935 307
Friesland (53935)
307 residents
- 53939 244
Kingston (53939)
244 residents
- 53928 128
Doylestown (53928)
128 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53956 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53956 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53935
Friesland (53935)
$86,250 median income
- 53932
Fall River (53932)
$85,781 median income
- 53928
Doylestown (53928)
$85,625 median income
- 53956
Randolph (53956)
$84,231 median income
- 53933
Fox Lake (53933)
$83,578 median income
- 53923
Cambria (53923)
$72,500 median income
- 53939
Kingston (53939)
$70,833 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53956, 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 (3,397 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 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.
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