53965 ZIP Code
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53965 |
| City/Town: | Wisconsin Dells |
| County: | Columbia |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,244 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,861 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,352 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,809 |
| Median Home Value: | $194,200 |
| Land Area: | 168.8 sq miles
437.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.6714, -89.7481 |
Population Information (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,244 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,379 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,865 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 365 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 591 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 624 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 625 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 687 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 978 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,379 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,242 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,005 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,091 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,847 | 16.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 591 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 219 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $194,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $872 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,809 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,922 | 72.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,887 | 27.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,762 | 76.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,160 | 23.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,352 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 122 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 340 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,939 | 35.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,225 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,002 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,233 | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 491 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53965 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,861 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,429 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,905 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,352 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,013 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,715 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 295 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,363 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,550 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 746 | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 403 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,906 | 88.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 383 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 225 | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 137 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 219 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 374 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 431 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,090 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 854 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 198 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53965 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 328 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 150 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 394 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 368 | 7.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 556 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 915 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 949 | 19.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 754 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 246 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 262 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53965 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,493 | 78.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 619 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 154 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 38 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 287 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53965 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 170 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 221 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 541 | 9.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 184 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 654 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 232 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 50 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 208 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 426 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 939 | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,451 | 25.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 355 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 284 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 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 (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,176 | 90.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,754 | 69.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,289 | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,010 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53965 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,726 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,832 | 37.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,146 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 247 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 511 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53965 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,513 | 66.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 124 | 1.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 339 | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 253 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 264 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 339 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 272 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 682 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53965 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 263 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,170 | 17.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,173 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 947 | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,040 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 479 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 748 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 239 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 704 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53965 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 284 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 663 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,031 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,659 | 39.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 854 | 12.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 318 | 4.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53965 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,932 | 39.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,944 | 39.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 647 | 13.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 82 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 235 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53965 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 287 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,459 | 29.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,824 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,352 | 27.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53965 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 256 | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 486 | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,008 | 26.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,130 | 30.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 514 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 113 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 58 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53965 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,519 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $594 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $872 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,922 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,359 | 47.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 699 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,036 | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,213 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,102 | 22.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,866 | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53965 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,645 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,181 | 25.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,604 | 56.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 174 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 645 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,167 | 25.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53965 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,092 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 83 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 79 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,013 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 617 | 29.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 300 | 14.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,169 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 707 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,186 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,350 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 582 | 43.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 710 | 52.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53965 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,130 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,039 | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 305 | 29.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 727 | 70.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 67 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53965 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,489 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 14 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 755 | 5392.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 755 | 5392.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 755 | 5392.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 324 | 2314.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 14.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 308 | 2200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 78.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53965 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,879 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,596 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,283 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 806 | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 291 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 116 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 70 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53965 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,922 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,489 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Wisconsin Dells, WI53965