53901 ZIP Code
Portage, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53901 |
| City/Town: | Portage |
| County: | Columbia |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,978 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,622 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,662 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,609 |
| Median Home Value: | $200,100 |
| Land Area: | 147.3 sq miles
381.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.5609, -89.4831 |
Population Information (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,978 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,040 | 53.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,938 | 46.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 875 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 589 | 3.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 841 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 796 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,049 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,980 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,292 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,829 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,046 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,015 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,490 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 844 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 332 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $200,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $939 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,609 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,004 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 605 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,913 | 65.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,091 | 34.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,828 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 176 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 725 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,958 | 36.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,655 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,323 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,238 | 11.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 753 | 7.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,622 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,690 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,602 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,662 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,700 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,304 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 394 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,871 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,855 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 890 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 556 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,179 | 88.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 505 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 91 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 73 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 286 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 844 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 794 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 894 | 6.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 526 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 261 | 1.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 305 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 252 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 387 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 544 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 864 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 953 | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 941 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,125 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 418 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 215 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,777 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 674 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 180 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 73 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 449 | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 243 | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 478 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,399 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 836 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 398 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 84 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 327 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 635 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,471 | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 532 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 357 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 418 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 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 (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,079 | 87.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,136 | 67.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,407 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 832 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,619 | 76.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,968 | 32.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,409 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 273 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 365 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 720 | 12.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,207 | 63.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 283 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 518 | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 356 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 197 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 370 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 472 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 206 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 280 | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 770 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 797 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 885 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 954 | 14.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 453 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 829 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 349 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,254 | 19.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 224 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 580 | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,199 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,376 | 36.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 945 | 14.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 285 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,108 | 51.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 750 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,592 | 26.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 102 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 288 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 1.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 316 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,845 | 30.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,357 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,486 | 24.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 239 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 137 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 746 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 833 | 21.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,055 | 27.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 648 | 16.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 194 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 61 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,494 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $559 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $939 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,004 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,631 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 913 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,193 | 19.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,599 | 26.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,635 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,975 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,811 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,736 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,892 | 42.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 211 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 945 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,428 | 21.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,849 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 138 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 144 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,077 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 781 | 27.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 709 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,219 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 893 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,911 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,295 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,267 | 55.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 884 | 38.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,794 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,027 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,020 | 50.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,005 | 49.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 115 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 2 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,503 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 26 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 475 | 1826.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 475 | 1826.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 475 | 1826.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 122 | 469.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 11 | 42.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 256 | 984.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 115.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,103 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,607 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 496 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 318 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 112 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 44 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,004 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,481 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Portage, WI53901