53931 ZIP Code — Fairwater, WI

Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53931 is located in Fairwater, Wisconsin, within Fond Du Lac County. It covers approximately 0.74 square miles and serves a population of 339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53931

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 $119,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,083. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53931 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

339
population
0.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53931 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53931

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City Status
Fairwater Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 339
Population density 458 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 0.74 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 43.7321
Longitude -88.8653
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 23.5% 37.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 46.9% 35.3% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 24.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.5% 3.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

339
Population
458
People per sq mi
31.5
Median age
$67,083
Median household income
$30,132
Per capita income
$119,000
Median home value
$965
Median monthly rent
77.1%
Home ownership
25.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
112
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
11
24
5–9
19
15
10–14
13
13
15–19
10
6
20–24
5
26
25–34
21
23
35–44
19
19
45–54
16
11
55–59
9
8
60–64
6
10
65–74
9
14
75–84
11
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811433.6%
18 and over22566.4%
65 and over5215.3%
Median age31.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%
Two or more races 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
GroupCount%
White30885.6%
Two or more races318.6%
Hispanic or Latino215.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.5% 37.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 46.9% 35.3% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 24.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.5% 3.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.6%
$10k–$15k 8.4%
$15k–$25k 6.1%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 8.4%
$50k–$75k 18.3%
$75k–$100k 12.2%
$100k–$150k 25.2%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.6%
$10k–$15k8.4%
$15k–$25k6.1%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k8.4%
$50k–$75k18.3%
$75k–$100k12.2%
$100k–$150k25.2%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$67,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%
$50k–$100k 26.7%
$100k–$150k 34.7%
$150k–$200k 18.8%
$200k–$300k 9.9%
$300k–$500k 6.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$119,000
Median rent / month$965
Owner occupied77.1%
Renter occupied22.9%
Vacant7.7%
Single-family detached83.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.7%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.31

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200910.6%
1990–19998.5%
1980–19898.5%
1970–19795.6%
1960–196911.3%
1950–19597.0%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier46.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms29.6%
3 bedrooms38.0%
4 bedrooms30.3%
5+ bedrooms2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle40.5%
2 vehicles32.1%
3 or more24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas74.8%
Electricity7.6%
Propane / LP gas7.6%
Wood9.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5743.5%
Cohabiting couple129.2%
Male householder, no spouse3526.7%
Female householder, no spouse2720.6%
Households with children under 184030.5%
Households with seniors (65+)4332.8%
Average household size2.59

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married40.4%25.0%
Married44.1%52.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.2%12.0%
Divorced13.2%10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 40.0%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 12.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.3%
Graduate / professional 3.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.1%
Bachelor's or higher18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool22.0%
Kindergarten99.2%
Elementary school5657.1%
High school2222.4%
College / grad school99.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.7%
Education & healthcare 16.8%
Transportation & utilities 16.2%
Retail trade 8.1%
Finance & real estate 8.1%
Public administration 4.6%
Construction 4.0%
Professional & management 4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%
Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts23.1%
Service9.2%
Sales & office20.8%
Natural resources & construction9.8%
Production & transportation37.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.1%
Government15.6%
Self-employed2.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.0%
Carpool13.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home5.8%
Other means1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)24.2

Poverty

All people 25.1%
Under 18 years 50.0%
18 and over 12.4%
Married-couple families 1.8%
Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.1%
Retirement income15.3%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP13.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure28.1%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Heart disease5.3%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis21.3%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.3%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking26.3%
No physical activity19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.0%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health10.6%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health8.8%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.0%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening85.5%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans104.4%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 185.3%
18–64 years5.8%
65 and over26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.7%
Public insurance35.4%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 195.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only31592.9%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)33899.7%
Born in same state33899.7%
Born in different state31492.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.3%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian3710.9%
French226.5%
Irish205.9%
Arab133.8%
AncestryCount%
English92.7%
Polish51.5%
Dutch10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.6%
Internet access85.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53931

What city is ZIP code 53931 in?

ZIP code 53931 is primarily assigned to Fairwater, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53931 in?

ZIP code 53931 falls within Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53931 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 53931 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53931?

25% of residents in ZIP code 53931 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53931?

The median home value in ZIP code 53931 is $119,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 53931?

ZIP code 53931 has an estimated population of 339 residents, with a density of 461 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53931 in?

ZIP code 53931 observes the CST timezone.

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