53803 ZIP Code, Benton, WI
53803 is a ZIP code in Benton, Wisconsin in Lafayette County. It covers 13 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53586, 53807 and 61075. 1,386 people live here in 552 households. With about 110 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (82%). Median household income is $79,545, close to the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Benton, WI
- County: Lafayette County
- Land area: 13 sq mi
- Population: 1,386
- Median household income: $79,545
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,386 |
| Households | 552 |
| Median household income | $79,545 |
| Income per person | $34,666 |
| Median age | 41.2 |
| Homeowners | 82.4% |
| Median home value | $163,700 |
| Median rent | $874 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.3% |
| $10–15K | 1.3% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.3% |
| $35–50K | 11.1% |
| $50–75K | 17.6% |
| $75–100K | 17.9% |
| $100–150K | 23.7% |
| $150–200K | 6.7% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.0% |
| 10–19 | 12.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.1% |
| 45–54 | 11.7% |
| 55–64 | 14.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.2% |
| Owned outright | 32.0% |
| Rented | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 0.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 93.9% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 2.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 53803
22 business establishments with 147 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53586 — Shullsburg city, WI (6.6 mi)
- 53807 — Cuba City city, WI (7.2 mi)
- 61075 — Scales Mound village, IL (8 mi)
- 53811 — Sandy Hook CDP, WI (8.7 mi)
- 61036 — The Galena Territory CDP, IL (10.1 mi)
- 61025 — East Dubuque city, IL (11.9 mi)
- 53812 — Kieler CDP, WI (12.7 mi)
- 53510 — Belmont village, WI (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 53803
- Benton, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lafayette County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Lafayette County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Lafayette County
- No. 5 of 11: lowest median age in Lafayette County
- No. 1 of 11: fastest population growth in Lafayette County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53803, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53803 in?
- 53803 is a Benton, WI mailing address. By land area, 7% lies inside Benton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53803 in?
- 53803 is in Lafayette County.
- What is the population of 53803?
- About 1,386 people (±164), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,258.
- What is the median household income in 53803?
- $79,545 (±$11,467), 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 53803?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53803 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53803?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53586 (6.6 mi, Shullsburg), 53807 (7.2 mi, Cuba City), 61075 (8 mi, Scales Mound), 53811 (8.7 mi, Sandy Hook), 61036 (10.1 mi, The Galena Territory) and 61025 (11.9 mi, East Dubuque).
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