53549 ZIP Code
Jefferson, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 53549 |
| City/Town: | Jefferson |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,902 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,438 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,334 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,620 |
| Median Home Value: | $227,300 |
| Land Area: | 71.1 sq miles
184.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9845, -88.7656 |
Population Information (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,902 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,756 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,146 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 293 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 501 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 505 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 719 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 305 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,066 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,236 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,586 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 778 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 907 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,170 | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 612 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 224 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $227,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $971 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,620 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,381 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 239 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,187 | 72.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,194 | 27.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,579 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 311 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 305 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,754 | 36.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,923 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 692 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,059 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 535 | 7.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53549 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,438 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,121 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,810 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,334 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,331 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,101 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 224 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,103 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,139 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 729 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,599 | 86.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 174 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 35 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 711 | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 359 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 850 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,175 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 964 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53549 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 234 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 111 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 287 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 364 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 684 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 693 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 501 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 742 | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 529 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 236 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53549 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,228 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 453 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 72 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 292 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53549 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 51 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 321 | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,283 | 25.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 146 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 583 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 245 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 53 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 272 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 247 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,053 | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 442 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 161 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 244 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 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 (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,017 | 91.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,354 | 74.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,224 | 32.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 646 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53549 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,077 | 70.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,460 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,274 | 29.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 147 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 439 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53549 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,520 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 142 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 243 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 134 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 240 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 93 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 145 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 103 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53549 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 157 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 553 | 12.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 839 | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 324 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 461 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 298 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 591 | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 221 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,176 | 25.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53549 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 42 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 399 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,232 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,099 | 45.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 669 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 179 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53549 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,126 | 71.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 411 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 560 | 12.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 86 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 64 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 117 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53549 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 140 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,585 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,700 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 956 | 21.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53549 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 78 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 60 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 382 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 751 | 23.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,011 | 31.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 584 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 230 | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53549 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,689 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $644 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $971 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,381 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,978 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 569 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 936 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,081 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 945 | 21.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,468 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.80 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53549 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,062 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,375 | 33.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,860 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 640 | 15.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,132 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53549 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,837 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 112 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 106 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 818 | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 442 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 359 | 19.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,168 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 461 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,663 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,550 | 16.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 133 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 811 | 52.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 606 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53549 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,635 | 87.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,227 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 658 | 53.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 563 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 126 | 10.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 6 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53549 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,503 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 74 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 399 | 539.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 399 | 539.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 399 | 539.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 25 | 33.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 336 | 454.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53549 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,609 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,826 | 91.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 783 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 697 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 86 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53549 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,381 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,863 | 88.2% | 89.4% |
Jefferson, WI53549