53809 ZIP Code — Fennimore, WI

Grant County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53809 is located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, within Grant County. It covers approximately 102.13 square miles and serves a population of 4,721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53809

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 $171,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $63,571. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

4,721

population

102.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53809 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53809

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53809. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fennimore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53825 Stitzer (5 mi) 53813 Lancaster (9.9 mi) 53569 Montfort (10.1 mi) 53554 Livingston (11.2 mi) 53805 Boscobel (12.1 mi) 53816 Mount Hope (12.3 mi) 53526 Cobb (13.7 mi) 53543 Highland (15.4 mi) 53580 Rewey (15.4 mi) 53804 Bloomington (15.9 mi) 53573 Muscoda (16.7 mi) 53553 Linden (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,721
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	102.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9853
Longitude	-90.6234
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	44.5%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,721

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$63,571

Median household income

$30,996

Per capita income

$171,700

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

72.5%

Home ownership

18.8%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,368

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

196

Under 5

202

196

5–9

201

208

10–14

214

15–19

219

156

20–24

160

214

25–34

219

342

35–44

351

231

45–54

236

111

55–59

113

145

60–64

149

167

65–74

172

101

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,431	30.3%
18 and over	3,290	69.7%
65 and over	644	13.6%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,644	97.3%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.1%
Two or more races	51	1.1%
Other race	25	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$63,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 21.5%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 5.6%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,700
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	72.5%
Renter occupied	27.5%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	23.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	21.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.8%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	999	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	98	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	263	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	374	21.6%
Households with children under 18	631	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	451	26.0%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	26.7%
Married	59.9%	58.5%
Separated	0.3%	1.4%
Widowed	1.1%	7.2%
Divorced	8.2%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 32.5%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 17.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	4.4%
Kindergarten	64	5.1%
Elementary school	593	47.5%
High school	266	21.3%
College / grad school	271	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Retail trade 15.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 8.0%

Professional & management 6.6%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Other services 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.3

Poverty

All people 18.8%

Under 18 years 26.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 36.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	24.6%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	350	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	28.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,323	91.6%
Spanish	142	3.3%
Other Indo-European	22	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	120	2.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,660	98.7%
Born in same state	4,652	98.5%
Born in different state	3,706	78.5%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	61	1.3%
Not a US citizen	23	37.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	613	13%
French	449	9.5%
Polish	385	8.2%
Arab	140	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	80	1.7%
German	37	0.8%
Dutch	30	0.6%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53809

What city is ZIP code 53809 in?

ZIP code 53809 is primarily assigned to Fennimore, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53809 in?

ZIP code 53809 falls within Grant County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53809 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 53809 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53809?

19% of residents in ZIP code 53809 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53809 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 53809 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53809?

The median home value in ZIP code 53809 is $171,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 53809 in?

ZIP code 53809 observes the CST timezone.