53551 ZIP Code, Lake Mills, WI
53551 is a ZIP code in Lake Mills, Wisconsin in Jefferson County. It covers 40 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53038, 53594 and 53523. 9,731 people live here in 3,769 households. With about 246 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $94,401, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Mills, WI
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 40 sq mi
- Population: 9,731
- Median household income: $94,401
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 9,731 |
| Households | 3,769 |
| Median household income | $94,401 |
| Income per person | $46,782 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Homeowners | 74.5% |
| Median home value | $357,400 |
| Median rent | $1,201 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% |
| Broadband internet | 92.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.6% |
| $10–15K | 0.7% |
| $15–25K | 2.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.0% |
| $75–100K | 14.5% |
| $100–150K | 24.4% |
| $150–200K | 12.4% |
| $200K+ | 10.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.1% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 11.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.1% |
| 45–54 | 14.8% |
| 55–64 | 12.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.2% |
| 75+ | 6.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 42.6% |
| Owned outright | 24.9% |
| Rented | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 68.9% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 4.4% |
| 5–19 units | 11.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.5% |
| Mobile / other | 9.8% |
Businesses in 53551
232 business establishments with 2,607 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 32
- Retail Trade: 26
- Manufacturing: 22
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 22
- Construction: 21
- Accommodation and Food Services: 21
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 13
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53038 — Johnson Creek village, WI (6.3 mi)
- 53594 — Waterloo city, WI (7.7 mi)
- 53523 — Lake Ripley CDP, WI (8.7 mi)
- 53531 — Deerfield village, WI (9.4 mi)
- 53549 — Jefferson city, WI (10 mi)
- 53094 — Watertown city, WI (10.3 mi)
- 53559 — Marshall village, WI (10.3 mi)
- 53538 — Lake Koshkonong CDP, WI (12 mi)
Areas that include 53551
- Lake Mills, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 14: highest median home value in Jefferson County
- No. 2 of 14: fastest population growth in Jefferson County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53551, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53551 in?
- 53551 is a Lake Mills, WI mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Lake Mills; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53551 in?
- 53551 is in Jefferson County.
- What is the population of 53551?
- About 9,731 people (±399), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 8,920.
- What is the median household income in 53551?
- $94,401 (±$9,866), 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 53551?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53551 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53551?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53038 (6.3 mi, Johnson Creek), 53594 (7.7 mi, Waterloo), 53523 (8.7 mi, Lake Ripley), 53531 (9.4 mi, Deerfield), 53549 (10 mi, Jefferson) and 53094 (10.3 mi, Watertown).
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