53549 ZIP Code – Jefferson, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53549 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Jefferson, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County with a population of approximately 9,902 residents. At $70,438, the median household income here runs near the Wisconsin average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $227,300 are near the national average, with 72.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $971 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is below the U.S. average. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 46.2, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 53137, 53038, 53538.
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ZIP 53549 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 53549 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,902 | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $70k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $227k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $971 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.1% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 53137 – Helenville
- 53038 – Johnson Creek
- 53538 – Fort Atkinson
- 53551 – Lake Mills
- 53178 – Sullivan
- 53094 – Watertown
- 53156 – Palmyra
- 53190 – Whitewater
- 53523 – Cambridge
- 53118 – Dousman
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53137 | HELENVILLE | 1,490 | $107,917 |
| 53038 | JOHNSON CREEK | 4,323 | $91,229 |
| 53538 | FORT ATKINSON | 18,535 | $77,530 |
| 53551 | LAKE MILLS | 9,417 | $83,795 |
| 53178 | SULLIVAN | 2,749 | $87,625 |