53549 ZIP Code, Jefferson, WI
53549 is a ZIP code in Jefferson, Wisconsin in Jefferson County. It covers 71 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53137, 53038 and 53538. 9,873 people live here in 4,292 households. With about 139 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $80,101, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jefferson, WI
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 71 sq mi
- Population: 9,873
- Median household income: $80,101
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,873 |
| Households | 4,292 |
| Median household income | $80,101 |
| Income per person | $46,669 |
| Median age | 44.1 |
| Homeowners | 72.1% |
| Median home value | $262,200 |
| Median rent | $1,066 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 1.4% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 6.0% |
| $35–50K | 12.7% |
| $50–75K | 13.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 22.3% |
| $150–200K | 8.6% |
| $200K+ | 10.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 11.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–44 | 13.0% |
| 45–54 | 14.5% |
| 55–64 | 15.2% |
| 65–74 | 11.8% |
| 75+ | 7.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.5% |
| Owned outright | 30.3% |
| Rented | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.9% |
| Townhome | 3.7% |
| 2–4 units | 5.0% |
| 5–19 units | 10.5% |
| 20+ units | 3.9% |
| Mobile / other | 1.9% |
Businesses in 53549
248 business establishments with 2,908 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 32
- Construction: 29
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 29
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 25
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 25
- Accommodation and Food Services: 25
- Manufacturing: 17
- Transportation and Warehousing: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53137 — Rome CDP, WI (5.1 mi)
- 53038 — Johnson Creek village, WI (7 mi)
- 53538 — Lake Koshkonong CDP, WI (7.5 mi)
- 53178 — Sullivan village, WI (9.1 mi)
- 53551 — Lake Mills city, WI (10 mi)
- 53156 — Palmyra village, WI (11.1 mi)
- 53094 — Watertown city, WI (11.2 mi)
- 53190 — Whitewater city, WI (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 53549
- Jefferson, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53549, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53549 in?
- 53549 is a Jefferson, WI mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Jefferson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53549 in?
- 53549 is in Jefferson County.
- What is the population of 53549?
- About 9,873 people (±314), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,199.
- What is the median household income in 53549?
- $80,101 (±$9,197), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 53549?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53549 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53549?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53137 (5.1 mi, Rome), 53038 (7 mi, Johnson Creek), 53538 (7.5 mi, Lake Koshkonong), 53178 (9.1 mi, Sullivan), 53551 (10 mi, Lake Mills) and 53156 (11.1 mi, Palmyra).
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