Reedsburg, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53959
Sauk County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,384
- 47/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,924
- Median income Near-median income area
- $255,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Reedsburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 47
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53959 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 53959 (Reedsburg, WI) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 231.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53959 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin, home to 13,384 residents across 286.0 square miles, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53959 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,924 (0% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,436. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $255,300 (3% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $995; 69.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sauk County, so 53959 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 53959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reedsburg, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53959.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 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 53959, Reedsburg, 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
13,384
Population
286.0
Area (sq mi)
47
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53959?
43.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
5.1%
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?
$77,924
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$41,436
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53959 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Reedsburg, 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)
$77,924 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
6,170housing units
6,170
Total Housing Units
5,863
Occupied Units
307
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,300
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$995
Median Rent
1990
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53959 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 149 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 170 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 207 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 214 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 231 |
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 341 business establishments in ZIP 53959, employing approximately 6,254 people with a combined annual payroll of $318,976,000.
341
Businesses
6,254
Employees
$319.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 44 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
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 53959 vs 53961 →
ZIP 53959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53959
Reedsburg (53959)
13,384 residents
- 53941 2,932
La Valle (53941)
2,932 residents
- 53951 2,601
North Freedom (53951)
2,601 residents
- 53943 1,065
Loganville (53943)
1,065 residents
- 53961 837
Rock Springs (53961)
837 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53959 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53941
La Valle (53941)
$82,537 median income
- 53959
Reedsburg (53959)
$77,924 median income
- 53961
Rock Springs (53961)
$77,298 median income
- 53943
Loganville (53943)
$73,000 median income
- 53951
North Freedom (53951)
$71,970 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53959 ranks #2 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 53959, 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 (13,384 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 53959 in?
ZIP code 53959 (Reedsburg) is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Sauk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sauk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53959?
ZIP code 53959 in Reedsburg, WI has a population of 13,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53959?
The median household income in ZIP 53959 is $77,924, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53959?
The median home value in ZIP 53959 is $255,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53959 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53959?
ZIP code 53959 has 341 business establishments employing approximately 6,254 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53959?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53959 are: Retail trade (48), Construction (44), Health care and social assistance (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53959?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53959 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 53959?
In ZIP code 53959, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 53959?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53959 is 20.6 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 53959?
In ZIP code 53959, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53959 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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