53916 ZIP Code — Beaver Dam, WI
Dodge County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53916 is located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 103.59 square miles and serves a population of 23,045 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53916
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $70,716. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,045
population
103.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53916 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53916
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Beaver Dam | Acceptable |
| Beaver Dam | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53933 Fox Lake (7.5 mi)
53922 Burnett (8.6 mi)
53957 Randolph (9.1 mi)
53557 Lowell (9.4 mi)
53956 Randolph (9.7 mi)
53039 Juneau (10 mi)
53932 Fall River (10.3 mi)
53032 Horicon (11.4 mi)
53579 Reeseville (11.8 mi)
53963 Waupun (13.3 mi)
53925 Columbus (13.3 mi)
53034 Hustisford (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,045 |
| Population density | 222 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 103.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 9.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.4665 |
| Longitude | -88.8558 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 920 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 37.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 20.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
23,045
Population
222
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$70,716
Median household income
$40,376
Per capita income
$186,300
Median home value
$926
Median monthly rent
63.3%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
7,119
Housing units
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
494
Under 5
430
643
5–9
561
756
10–14
659
864
15–19
753
516
20–24
450
1,562
25–34
1,361
1,556
35–44
1,356
1,715
45–54
1,494
893
55–59
777
1,061
60–64
924
1,382
65–74
1,204
594
75–84
517
280
85+
243
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,440 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 18,605 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,220 | 18.3% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
2%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,411 | 85.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,263 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 940 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 488 | 2% |
| Other race | 429 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 369 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.6% | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 37.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.2% | 20.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
22.2%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $70,716 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
23.2%
$200k–$300k
24.9%
$300k–$500k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,300 |
| Median rent / month | $926 |
| Owner occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter occupied | 36.7% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.2% |
| Electricity | 23.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.6% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,337 | 41.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 934 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,327 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,773 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,719 | 26.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,069 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 23.0% |
| Married | 44.2% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 388 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 311 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,008 | 40.2% |
| High school | 1,445 | 28.9% |
| College / grad school | 843 | 16.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.7%
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Professional & management
6.3%
Construction
6.1%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.9%
Other services
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.0% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 26.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 4.1% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
6.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 23.2% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,621 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.8% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,121 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 361 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 333 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,163 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 22,013 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 18,487 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 882 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 311 | 35.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,164 | 9.4% |
| French | 1,490 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 1,252 | 5.4% |
| English | 968 | 4.2% |
| Arab | 716 | 3.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 167 | 0.7% |
| German | 91 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 84 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.0% |
| Internet access | 93.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53916
What city is ZIP code 53916 in?
ZIP code 53916 is primarily assigned to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53916 in?
ZIP code 53916 falls within Dodge County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53916?
The median home value in ZIP code 53916 is $186,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 53916?
ZIP code 53916 has an estimated population of 23,045 residents, with a density of 222 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53916?
The median household income in ZIP code 53916 is $70,716, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53916 in?
ZIP code 53916 observes the CST timezone.