53821 ZIP Code
Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53821 |
| City/Town: | Prairie Du Chien |
| County: | Crawford |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,714 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,271 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,860 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,905 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,600 |
| Land Area: | 96.8 sq miles
250.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.0 sq miles
20.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0491, -91.0573 |
Population Information (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,714 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,147 | 53.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,567 | 46.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 368 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 353 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 416 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 342 | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 439 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 866 | 11.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 876 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 966 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 718 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 571 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 982 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 541 | 7.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 276 | 3.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $811 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,905 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,093 | 79.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 812 | 20.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,077 | 67.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,016 | 32.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,796 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 99 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 415 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,385 | 41.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,171 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 763 | 13.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 755 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 208 | 3.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,271 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,724 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,049 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,860 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,641 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,582 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 59 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,868 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,977 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 380 | 10.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 225 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,078 | 91.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 218 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 15 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 362 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 187 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 184 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 54 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 54 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53821 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 103 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 99 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 270 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 411 | 13.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 477 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 546 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 490 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 466 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 122 | 3.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 109 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53821 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,692 | 75.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 494 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 42 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 119 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 127 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53821 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 142 | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 166 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 748 | 20.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 77 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 643 | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 81 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 29 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 151 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 344 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 660 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 273 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 111 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 157 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,677 | 86.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,257 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,849 | 36.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 382 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53821 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,189 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,266 | 40.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 865 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 156 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 82 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 332 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53821 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,713 | 69.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 74 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 260 | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 26 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 135 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 37 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 160 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 500 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53821 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 110 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 311 | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 480 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 547 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 697 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 267 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 467 | 12.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 260 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 762 | 19.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53821 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 50 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 523 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,078 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,596 | 40.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 497 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 161 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53821 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,413 | 78.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 288 | 9.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 249 | 8.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 95 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53821 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 241 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,051 | 34.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,216 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 585 | 18.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53821 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 142 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 266 | 12.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 657 | 31.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 445 | 21.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 379 | 18.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 134 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 43 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53821 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,188 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $518 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $811 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,093 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,476 | 47.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 362 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 580 | 18.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 792 | 25.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 642 | 20.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,216 | 39.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53821 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,516 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,372 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,580 | 44.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 115 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 414 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 721 | 20.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53821 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,316 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 79 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 48 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 598 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 326 | 24.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 265 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,363 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 457 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,059 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,013 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 61 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 414 | 40.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 538 | 53.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53821 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,781 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 891 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 321 | 36.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 570 | 64.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 204 | 22.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53821 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,679 | 99.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 32 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 35 | 109.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 35 | 109.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 35 | 109.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 71.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 21.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53821 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,346 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,221 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 125 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 51 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 69 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53821 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,093 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,785 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Prairie Du Chien, WI53821