53965 ZIP Code, Wisconsin Dells, WI
53965 is a ZIP code in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin — mostly in Adams County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties. It covers 169 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53940, 53920 and 53944. 10,818 people live here in 4,826 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $66,667, below the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 47.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wisconsin Dells, WI
- County: Adams County
- Land area: 169 sq mi
- Population: 10,818
- Median household income: $66,667
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,818 |
| Households | 4,826 |
| Median household income | $66,667 |
| Income per person | $37,566 |
| Median age | 47.5 |
| Homeowners | 73.9% |
| Median home value | $227,000 |
| Median rent | $956 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% |
| Broadband internet | 84.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.6% |
| $35–50K | 13.5% |
| $50–75K | 18.0% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 17.8% |
| $150–200K | 5.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.0% |
| 20–24 | 5.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 18.3% |
| 65–74 | 16.0% |
| 75+ | 8.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.7% |
| Owned outright | 24.2% |
| Rented | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.2% |
| Townhome | 1.9% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 11.4% |
| 20+ units | 4.6% |
| Mobile / other | 12.0% |
Businesses in 53965
474 business establishments with 10,130 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 126
- Retail Trade: 74
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 49
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 38
- Construction: 36
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 30
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 23
- Transportation and Warehousing: 21
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53940 — Lake Delton village, WI (6 mi)
- 53920 — Briggsville CDP, WI (7.2 mi)
- 53944 — Lyndon Station village, WI (9.2 mi)
- 53952 — Oxford village, WI (11.1 mi)
- 53913 — Baraboo city, WI (12.4 mi)
- 53930 — Endeavor village, WI (12.5 mi)
- 53936 — Grand Marsh CDP, WI (13.8 mi)
- 53910 — Adams city, WI (15.2 mi)
Areas that include 53965
- Lake Delton, WI ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin Dells, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Adams County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Columbia County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Sauk County ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 10: highest median household income in Adams County
- No. 1 of 10: highest median home value in Adams County
- No. 4 of 10: highest share of households with children in Adams County
- No. 5 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Adams County
- No. 4 of 10: lowest median age in Adams County
Mail every home in 53965
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53965, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53965 in?
- 53965 is a Wisconsin Dells, WI mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Wisconsin Dells and 2% lies inside Lake Delton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53965 in?
- 53965 is mostly in Adams County (56% of its land), with smaller parts in Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties.
- What is the population of 53965?
- About 10,818 people (±702), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,361.
- What is the median household income in 53965?
- $66,667 (±$3,233), 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 53965?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53965 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53965?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53940 (6 mi, Lake Delton), 53920 (7.2 mi, Briggsville), 53944 (9.2 mi, Lyndon Station), 53952 (11.1 mi, Oxford), 53913 (12.4 mi, Baraboo) and 53930 (12.5 mi, Endeavor).
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