53923 ZIP Code — Cambria, WI

Columbia County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53923 is located in Cambria, Wisconsin, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 76.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53923

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 $194,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53923 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,224

population

76.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53923 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53923

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cambria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53956 Randolph (5.9 mi) 53956 Randolph (5.9 mi) 53957 Randolph (6.6 mi) 53957 Randolph (6.6 mi) 53926 Dalton (7.9 mi) 53926 Dalton (7.9 mi) 53954 Pardeeville (9.6 mi) 53954 Pardeeville (9.6 mi) 53946 Markesan (10.7 mi) 53946 Markesan (10.7 mi) 53932 Fall River (11.6 mi) 53932 Fall River (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,224
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	76.90 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	43.5769
Longitude	-89.1269
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	32.2%	34.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	36.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,224

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$35,534

Per capita income

$194,100

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

684

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

134

35–44

140

120

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	584	26.3%
18 and over	1,640	73.7%
65 and over	472	21.2%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Two or more races 4%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,111	90.9%
Hispanic or Latino	99	4.3%
Two or more races	92	4%
Other race	14	0.6%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	34.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	36.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.4%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,100
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	90.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	10.7%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	17.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	37.9%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.6%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	41.2%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	13.5%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	448	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	57	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	129	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	191	23.2%
Households with children under 18	237	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	310	37.6%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	15.8%
Married	54.6%	56.2%
Separated	2.4%	3.1%
Widowed	2.1%	14.8%
Divorced	13.5%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	6.6%
Kindergarten	23	5.1%
Elementary school	248	54.7%
High school	89	19.6%
College / grad school	63	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.2%

Professional & management 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.3%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	25.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 24.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	25.5%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	29.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,045	92.0%
Spanish	115	5.6%
Other Indo-European	49	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	66	3.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,162	97.2%
Born in same state	2,117	95.2%
Born in different state	1,871	84.1%
Foreign born	45	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	62	2.8%
Not a US citizen	17	27.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	264	11.9%
Italian	159	7.1%
French	132	5.9%
Polish	79	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	2.9%
Irish	18	0.8%
German	11	0.5%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53923

What city is ZIP code 53923 in?

ZIP code 53923 is primarily assigned to Cambria, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53923 in?

ZIP code 53923 falls within Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53923 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 53923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53923?

The median home value in ZIP code 53923 is $194,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 53923?

ZIP code 53923 has an estimated population of 2,224 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53923?

The median household income in ZIP code 53923 is $68,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53923 in?

ZIP code 53923 observes the CST timezone.