53538 ZIP Code
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 53538 |
| City/Town: | Fort Atkinson |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,535 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,530 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,710 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,451 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,200 |
| Land Area: | 97.1 sq miles
251.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 17.0 sq miles
44.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9089, -88.8716 |
Population Information (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,535 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,490 | 51.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,045 | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 717 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,012 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,234 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,113 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,001 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,122 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,346 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,425 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,639 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,545 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,977 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,032 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 372 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $997 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,451 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,713 | 91.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 738 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,910 | 76.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,803 | 23.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,458 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 553 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 586 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,429 | 32.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,804 | 20.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,473 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,455 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,158 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,530 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,777 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,163 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,710 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,791 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,462 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 288 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,618 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,427 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,404 | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 621 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,872 | 91.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 55 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 50 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 777 | 4.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 741 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,229 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,498 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,292 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 178 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53538 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 165 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 241 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 464 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 601 | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 897 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,344 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,122 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,667 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 778 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 434 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53538 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,435 | 80.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 611 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 260 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 276 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 745 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53538 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 258 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 871 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,535 | 14.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 362 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,035 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 514 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 342 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 319 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 841 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,453 | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,069 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 432 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 431 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,496 | 94.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,480 | 78.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,956 | 32.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 949 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53538 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,874 | 76.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,795 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,104 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 242 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 95 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 612 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53538 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,382 | 75.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 331 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 398 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 208 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 485 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 230 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 245 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 158 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53538 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 326 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 936 | 11.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,139 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 653 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,209 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 618 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,386 | 16.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 444 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,740 | 20.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53538 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 467 | 5.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,210 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,728 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,663 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53538 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,364 | 69.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 797 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,310 | 17.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 67 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 126 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 42 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53538 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 343 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,038 | 26.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,354 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,978 | 25.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53538 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 142 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 677 | 11.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,541 | 26.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,785 | 30.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,258 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 351 | 5.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53538 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,499 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $615 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $997 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,713 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,027 | 52.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,268 | 16.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,335 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,634 | 21.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,848 | 24.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,555 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53538 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,918 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,523 | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,304 | 54.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 189 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 821 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,059 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53538 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,982 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 200 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 182 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,751 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,113 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 736 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,686 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 841 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,445 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,173 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 156 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,150 | 52.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 867 | 39.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53538 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,838 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,584 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 933 | 58.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 575 | 36.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 153 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 76 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53538 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,761 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 48 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 774 | 1612.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 774 | 1612.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 774 | 1612.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 588 | 1225.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53538 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,818 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,780 | 94.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,038 | 5.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 877 | 4.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 48 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 35 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 78 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53538 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,713 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,209 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Fort Atkinson, WI53538