53929 ZIP Code — Elroy, WI

Juneau County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53929 is located in Elroy, Wisconsin, within Juneau County. It covers approximately 74.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,856 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53929

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 $168,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,284. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 53929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,856
population
74.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53929 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53929

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City Status
Elroy Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
54638 Kendall (5.5 mi) 53968 Wonewoc (9.4 mi) 54670 Wilton (11.6 mi) 53950 New Lisbon (12.6 mi) 53948 Mauston (12.8 mi) 54634 Hillsboro (13.4 mi) 54651 Ontario (14 mi) 54618 Camp Douglas (14.5 mi) 53941 La Valle (15.9 mi) 54648 Norwalk (18.4 mi) 53944 Lyndon Station (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,856
Population density 39 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 057
Geography
Land area 74.05 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 43.7565
Longitude -90.2921
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 608
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.5% 45.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.8% 36.5% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 15.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.3% 2.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,856
Population
39
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$63,284
Median household income
$31,590
Per capita income
$168,300
Median home value
$830
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,101
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
89
Under 5
81
104
5–9
95
102
10–14
92
116
15–19
105
104
20–24
94
104
25–34
95
192
35–44
174
190
45–54
172
88
55–59
80
127
60–64
115
157
65–74
142
74
75–84
67
51
85+
46
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1872225.3%
18 and over2,13474.7%
65 and over53718.8%
Median age41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%
Two or more races 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Black or African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,73794%
Two or more races812.8%
Hispanic or Latino561.9%
Black or African American220.8%
Asian90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.5% 45.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.8% 36.5% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 15.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.3% 2.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 5.0%
$10k–$15k 4.9%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 5.8%
$35k–$50k 11.3%
$50k–$75k 24.6%
$75k–$100k 15.3%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.0%
$10k–$15k4.9%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k5.8%
$35k–$50k11.3%
$50k–$75k24.6%
$75k–$100k15.3%
$100k–$150k17.4%
$150k–$200k4.8%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$63,284

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%
$50k–$100k 22.7%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k–$300k 18.1%
$300k–$500k 18.9%
$500k–$1M 5.6%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$168,300
Median rent / month$830
Owner occupied81.7%
Renter occupied18.3%
Vacant14.8%
Single-family detached88.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.6%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20195.0%
2000–200910.7%
1990–19999.5%
1980–19894.3%
1970–197912.5%
1960–19695.8%
1950–195910.7%
1940–19498.5%
1939 or earlier32.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.5%
1 bedroom6.6%
2 bedrooms17.6%
3 bedrooms45.5%
4 bedrooms21.8%
5+ bedrooms5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle26.1%
2 vehicles46.6%
3 or more21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas49.1%
Electricity5.0%
Propane / LP gas28.6%
Fuel oil1.3%
Wood13.8%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family56851.1%
Cohabiting couple787.0%
Male householder, no spouse22620.3%
Female householder, no spouse24021.6%
Households with children under 1831228.1%
Households with seniors (65+)37033.3%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.6%18.6%
Married50.8%54.5%
Separated0.0%1.1%
Widowed2.7%14.1%
Divorced15.9%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%
Some HS, no diploma 7.5%
HS graduate 40.3%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 11.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.3%
Graduate / professional 5.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.5%
Bachelor's or higher16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool152.3%
Kindergarten497.6%
Elementary school32650.2%
High school19930.7%
College / grad school609.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%
Education & healthcare 21.7%
Transportation & utilities 12.3%
Retail trade 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%
Agriculture & mining 4.7%
Public administration 4.2%
Construction 4.0%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Other services 3.9%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Professional & management 2.2%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service17.0%
Sales & office18.9%
Natural resources & construction8.2%
Production & transportation29.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.9%
Government18.3%
Self-employed5.1%
Unpaid family workers0.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.0%
Carpool12.8%
Public transit0.6%
Walk4.1%
Work from home4.7%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)23.7

Poverty

All people 13.2%
Under 18 years 18.0%
18 and over 11.5%
Married-couple families 7.7%
Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.8%
Retirement income25.9%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP10.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease7.8%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.7%
Binge drinking22.1%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression20.6%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health12.0%
No health insurance11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening86.7%
Teeth loss15.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1316.1%
Disability%
Any disability10.0%
Under 183.5%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.9%
Public insurance33.4%
No insurance9.9%
Uninsured under 1914.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,68694.0%
Spanish291.1%
Other Indo-European10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander281.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,82298.8%
Born in same state2,81998.7%
Born in different state2,28079.8%
Foreign born30.1%
Naturalized citizen341.2%
Not a US citizen2470.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish35312.4%
Italian2769.7%
Arab2599.1%
French2127.4%
AncestryCount%
English682.4%
German281%
Dutch281%
Irish140.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.9%
Internet access85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53929

What city is ZIP code 53929 in?

ZIP code 53929 is primarily assigned to Elroy, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53929 in?

ZIP code 53929 falls within Juneau County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53929 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53929 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53929 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 53929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53929?

The median home value in ZIP code 53929 is $168,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 53929?

ZIP code 53929 has an estimated population of 2,856 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53929 in?

ZIP code 53929 observes the CST timezone.

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