53551 ZIP Code
Lake Mills, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 53551 |
| City/Town: | Lake Mills |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,417 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,795 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,194 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,994 |
| Median Home Value: | $287,200 |
| Land Area: | 39.6 sq miles
102.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0795, -88.9161 |
Population Information (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,417 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,883 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,534 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 460 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 829 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 719 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 550 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 359 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,226 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,299 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,388 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 457 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 565 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,154 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 342 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 69 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $287,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,074 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,994 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,554 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 440 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,682 | 75.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 872 | 24.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,500 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 147 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 219 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,486 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,377 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 529 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,750 | 26.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 992 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53551 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,795 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,193 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,194 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,229 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,195 | 99.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 34 | 0.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,086 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,141 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 778 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 254 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,639 | 91.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 59 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 116 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 32 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 132 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 439 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 455 | 4.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 715 | 7.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 558 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53551 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 84 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 84 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 123 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 233 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 285 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 678 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 688 | 19.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 573 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 516 | 14.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 290 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53551 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,177 | 80.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 158 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 150 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 32 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 634 | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53551 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 121 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 489 | 9.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 933 | 18.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 84 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 488 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 44 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 474 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 435 | 8.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,326 | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 214 | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 201 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 183 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.1% | 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 (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,283 | 98.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,951 | 84.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,516 | 26.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 81 | 0.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53551 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,716 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,118 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 915 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 96 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 88 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 226 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53551 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,767 | 69.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 178 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 135 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 109 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 259 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 141 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 71 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 334 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53551 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 256 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 580 | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 723 | 18.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 383 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 365 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 322 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 317 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 56 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 947 | 23.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53551 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 19 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 281 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 965 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,816 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 769 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 144 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53551 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,697 | 75.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 524 | 14.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 21 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 60 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53551 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 147 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,071 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,375 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 961 | 27.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53551 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 164 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 5 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 255 | 9.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 995 | 37.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 850 | 31.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 291 | 10.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 86 | 3.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53551 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,915 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $665 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,074 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,554 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,005 | 56.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 826 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 665 | 18.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 658 | 18.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,083 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,050 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53551 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,857 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,088 | 28.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,317 | 60.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 40 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 398 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 771 | 20.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53551 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,329 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 207 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,208 | 51.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 388 | 16.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 424 | 18.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,111 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 550 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,364 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 790 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 133 | 16.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 433 | 54.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 224 | 28.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53551 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,502 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 875 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 395 | 45.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 471 | 53.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 73 | 8.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53551 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,175 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 242 | 1613.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 242 | 1613.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 242 | 1613.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 29 | 193.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 167 | 1113.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 53.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53551 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,957 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,679 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 278 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 168 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 101 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53551 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,554 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,443 | 96.9% | 89.4% |
Lake Mills, WI53551