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Wisconsin Dells, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53965

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

10,398
24/sq mi
$66,667
Median income
$227,000
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wisconsin Dells pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53965 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53965 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 438.7 square miles in Wisconsin Dells, Juneau County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 10,398 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53965 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53965 sits at $66,667 (15% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,566. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $227,000 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53965 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 53965 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53965

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53965.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53965, Wisconsin Dells, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,398

Population

438.7

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53965?

47.5

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$66,667

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$37,566

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53965 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,667 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,695

Total Housing Units

4,826

Occupied Units

1,869

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$227,000

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$956

Median Rent

1987

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)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53965 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 154
2021 +9.7% 169
2022 +20.1% 203
2023 +18.2% 240
2024 -1.3% 237

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 474 business establishments in ZIP 53965, employing approximately 10,130 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,060,000.

474

Businesses

10,130

Employees

$352.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 126 26.6%
Retail trade 74 15.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 49 10.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 8.0%
Construction 36 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 30 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 23 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 21 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.4%
Manufacturing 13 2.7%
Wholesale trade 8 1.7%
Finance and insurance 8 1.7%
Information 4 0.8%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53965 in? ▼
ZIP code 53965 (Wisconsin Dells) is located in Juneau County, Wisconsin. Juneau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/juneau-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53965? ▼
ZIP code 53965 in Wisconsin Dells, WI has a population of 10,398 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53965? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53965 is $66,667, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53965? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53965 is $227,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53965? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53965 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53965? ▼
ZIP code 53965 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 10,130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53965? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53965 are: Accommodation and food services (126), Retail trade (74), Real estate and rental and leasing (49). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53965? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53965 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 53965? ▼
In ZIP code 53965, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 53965? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53965 is 22.9 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 53965? ▼
In ZIP code 53965, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53965? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53965 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Wisconsin Dells, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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