53006 ZIP Code — Brownsville, WI

Dodge County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53006 is located in Brownsville, Wisconsin, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 40.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,045.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 53006 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,901

population

40.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownsville	Acceptable
Brownsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53048 Lomira (4.5 mi) 53065 Oakfield (4.9 mi) 53050 Mayville (7.6 mi) 53091 Theresa (10.1 mi) 54937 Fond Du Lac (10.1 mi) 53922 Burnett (11 mi) 53963 Waupun (11 mi) 53010 Campbellsport (11.8 mi) 53019 Eden (12.3 mi) 54935 Fond Du Lac (12.4 mi) 54974 Rosendale (13.2 mi) 53002 Allenton (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,901
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	40.02 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.6170
Longitude	-88.5249
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	29.8%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	37.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	20.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,901

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$82,045

Median household income

$37,346

Per capita income

$206,900

Median home value

$955

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

640

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

170

25–34

174

35–44

142

45–54

146

106

55–59

109

60–64

100

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	18.3%
18 and over	1,553	81.7%
65 and over	261	13.7%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 1%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,834	96.2%
Two or more races	25	1.3%
Black or African American	19	1%
Asian	15	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.8%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	37.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	28.3%	20.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$82,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 35.1%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,900
Median rent / month	$955
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	0.3%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	44.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.6%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	441	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	84	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	85	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	166	21.4%
Households with children under 18	305	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	26.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	24.1%
Married	57.5%	56.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	3.4%	3.5%
Divorced	6.7%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	5.3%
Kindergarten	27	7.5%
Elementary school	134	37.4%
High school	115	32.1%
College / grad school	63	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Construction 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Professional & management 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.2%
Service	11.6%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	3.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 9.6%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 66.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	14.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	12.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	25.0%
No physical activity	19.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	173	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	19.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	26.1%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,801	94.7%
Spanish	12	0.7%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,864	98.1%
Born in same state	1,861	97.9%
Born in different state	1,580	83.1%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.9%
Not a US citizen	19	51.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	190	10%
Italian	141	7.4%
Arab	128	6.7%
English	65	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	40	2.1%
Dutch	18	0.9%
Irish	14	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	94.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53006

What city is ZIP code 53006 in?

ZIP code 53006 is primarily assigned to Brownsville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53006 in?

ZIP code 53006 falls within Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53006 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53006 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 53006 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 53006?

ZIP code 53006 has an estimated population of 1,901 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53006?

The median home value in ZIP code 53006 is $206,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 53006 in?

ZIP code 53006 observes the CST timezone.