53821 ZIP Code, Prairie Du Chien, WI
53821 is a ZIP code in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin — mostly in Crawford County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Grant County. It covers 97 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52158, 53826 and 53801. 7,780 people live here in 3,196 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (71%). Median household income is $60,647, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 48.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prairie Du Chien, WI
- County: Crawford County
- Land area: 97 sq mi
- Population: 7,780
- Median household income: $60,647
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,780 |
| Households | 3,196 |
| Median household income | $60,647 |
| Income per person | $34,703 |
| Median age | 48 |
| Homeowners | 70.9% |
| Median home value | $168,300 |
| Median rent | $801 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% |
| Broadband internet | 85.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.2% |
| $15–25K | 7.2% |
| $25–35K | 10.9% |
| $35–50K | 16.8% |
| $50–75K | 16.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.0% |
| $100–150K | 16.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.3% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.2% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–44 | 11.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.0% |
| 55–64 | 16.5% |
| 65–74 | 13.4% |
| 75+ | 11.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.8% |
| Owned outright | 33.0% |
| Rented | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 20.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 69.9% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 8.2% |
| 5–19 units | 3.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.8% |
| Mobile / other | 13.6% |
Businesses in 53821
268 business establishments with 4,798 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 57
- Accommodation and Food Services: 41
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 32
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 27
- Finance and Insurance: 20
- Manufacturing: 17
- Construction: 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52158 — Marquette city, IA (6.8 mi)
- 53826 — Wauzeka village, WI (8 mi)
- 53801 — Bagley village, WI (8.6 mi)
- 53817 — Patch Grove village, WI (8.7 mi)
- 52157 — McGregor city, IA (9.4 mi)
- 53816 — Mount Hope village, WI (11.2 mi)
- 52146 — Harpers Ferry city, IA (11.5 mi)
- 54626 — Eastman village, WI (11.8 mi)
Areas that include 53821
- Prairie du Chien, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crawford County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Grant County ZIP codes — 24 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Crawford County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Crawford County
- No. 4 of 7: lowest median age in Crawford County
- No. 4 of 7: highest median age in Crawford County
Mail every home in 53821
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53821, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53821 in?
- 53821 is a Prairie Du Chien, WI mailing address. By land area, 6% lies inside Prairie du Chien; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53821 in?
- 53821 is mostly in Crawford County (77% of its land), with smaller parts in Grant County.
- What is the population of 53821?
- About 7,780 people (±226), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,838.
- What is the median household income in 53821?
- $60,647 (±$6,432), 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 53821?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53821 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53821?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52158 (6.8 mi, Marquette), 53826 (8 mi, Wauzeka), 53801 (8.6 mi, Bagley), 53817 (8.7 mi, Patch Grove), 52157 (9.4 mi, McGregor) and 53816 (11.2 mi, Mount Hope).
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