53926 ZIP Code — Dalton, WI

Green Lake County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53926 is located in Dalton, Wisconsin, within Green Lake County. It covers approximately 51.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53926

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 $188,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,143. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 53926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

1,871

population

51.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53926 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53926

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dalton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53923 Cambria (7.9 mi) 53923 Cambria (7.9 mi) 53946 Markesan (8.4 mi) 53954 Pardeeville (8.9 mi) 53949 Montello (9.5 mi) 54968 Princeton (12.7 mi) 53930 Endeavor (13.3 mi) 53956 Randolph (13.3 mi) 53957 Randolph (13.9 mi) 53901 Portage (15.3 mi) 53933 Fox Lake (17.7 mi) 54941 Green Lake (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,871
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	51.56 sq mi
Water area	1.35 sq mi
Latitude	43.6711
Longitude	-89.2161
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	43.1%	42.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	19.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,871

Population

People per sq mi

26.5

Median age

$57,143

Median household income

$26,961

Per capita income

$188,500

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

122

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

117

25–34

115

35–44

105

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	618	33.0%
18 and over	1,253	67.0%
65 and over	201	10.7%
Median age	26.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,835	97.8%
Two or more races	27	1.4%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	42.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.3%	19.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.3%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$57,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 30.6%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 16.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,500
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.9%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.0%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.7%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	40.5%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	29.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	401	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	136	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	54	8.8%
Households with children under 18	242	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	23.2%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	24.3%
Married	61.6%	65.9%
Separated	0.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.4%	6.5%
Divorced	10.9%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 20.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	4.7%
Kindergarten	12	3.6%
Elementary school	215	63.6%
High school	81	24.0%
College / grad school	14	4.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.9%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Construction 12.4%

Other services 9.5%

Professional & management 6.0%

Retail trade 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	3.5%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	8.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 34.3%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 17.7%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	84.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.6%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	37.1%
Uninsured under 19	52.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,624	86.8%
Spanish	327	20.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	327	20.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,871	100.0%
Born in same state	1,854	99.1%
Born in different state	1,375	73.5%
Foreign born	17	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	5.7%
French	95	5.1%
English	82	4.4%
Italian	74	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	1.6%
Irish	7	0.4%
German	3	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	69.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53926

What city is ZIP code 53926 in?

ZIP code 53926 is primarily assigned to Dalton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53926 in?

ZIP code 53926 falls within Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53926 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 53926 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53926?

21% of residents in ZIP code 53926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53926?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 53926?

Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 53926 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 53926 in?

ZIP code 53926 observes the CST timezone.