53916 ZIP Code
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53916 |
| City/Town: | Beaver Dam |
| County: | Dodge |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,045 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,716 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,794 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,924 |
| Median Home Value: | $186,300 |
| Land Area: | 103.6 sq miles
268.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.2 sq miles
23.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.4560, -88.8485 |
Population Information (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,045 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,317 | 53.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,728 | 46.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 924 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,204 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,415 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,617 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 966 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,923 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,912 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,209 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,670 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,985 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,586 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,111 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 523 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $186,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $926 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,924 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,371 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 553 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,566 | 63.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,805 | 36.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,919 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 254 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 900 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,454 | 38.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,057 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,934 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,014 | 17.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,306 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53916 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,716 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,916 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,332 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,794 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,648 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,044 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 599 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,558 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,862 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,533 | 11.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 620 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,411 | 88.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 488 | 2.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 369 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 429 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,263 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 940 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,610 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,416 | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 56 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 122 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53916 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 294 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 629 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 875 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,375 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,299 | 22.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,627 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,994 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 635 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 506 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53916 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,184 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,227 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 529 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 226 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 672 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53916 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 204 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 795 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,219 | 24.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 160 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,763 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 936 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 546 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 817 | 6.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,712 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 863 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 331 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 512 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.3% | 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 (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,912 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,686 | 76.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,950 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 911 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53916 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,241 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,581 | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,541 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 241 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 212 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 959 | 9.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53916 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,145 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 318 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 624 | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 205 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 662 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,166 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 402 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 402 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53916 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 48 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,020 | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,265 | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,163 | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 604 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,375 | 12.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 817 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,226 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 514 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,892 | 26.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53916 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 142 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 949 | 8.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,611 | 33.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,286 | 39.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,652 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 284 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53916 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,657 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 777 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,443 | 23.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 165 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 141 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 92 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 96 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53916 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 574 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,250 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,564 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,983 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53916 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 360 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 189 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,511 | 23.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,522 | 23.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,638 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,142 | 17.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 200 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53916 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,406 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $628 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $926 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,371 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,337 | 41.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,714 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,327 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,773 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,719 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,069 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53916 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,399 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,225 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,593 | 44.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 332 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,165 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,093 | 20.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53916 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,995 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 388 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 311 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,008 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,445 | 28.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 843 | 16.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,600 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,621 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,823 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,899 | 12.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,467 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,292 | 44.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53916 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,523 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,401 | 10.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,363 | 56.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,013 | 42.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 325 | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53916 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,163 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 150 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 882 | 588.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 882 | 588.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 882 | 588.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 42.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 17.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 494 | 329.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 17.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53916 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,121 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,619 | 93.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,502 | 6.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,110 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 213 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 179 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53916 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,371 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,658 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Beaver Dam, WI53916