53934 ZIP Code — Friendship, WI

Adams County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53934 is located in Friendship, Wisconsin, within Adams County. It covers approximately 121.38 square miles and serves a population of 4,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53934

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,188. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 53934 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,206

population

121.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53934 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53934

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53934. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Friendship	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53910 Adams (6.6 mi) 53936 Grand Marsh (7.9 mi) 54613 Arkdale (8.3 mi) 54943 Hancock (13.5 mi) 53964 Westfield (14 mi) 54930 Coloma (14.1 mi) 53952 Oxford (16.5 mi) 54646 Necedah (16.5 mi) 53950 New Lisbon (17.8 mi) 53948 Mauston (18.8 mi) 54457 Nekoosa (18.9 mi) 53965 Wisconsin Dells (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,206
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	121.38 sq mi
Water area	8.32 sq mi
Latitude	43.9798
Longitude	-89.7899
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	54.9%	56.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	10.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,206

Population

People per sq mi

58.1

Median age

$43,188

Median household income

$30,257

Per capita income

$154,000

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

3,860

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

103

10–14

106

15–19

100

20–24

25–34

196

35–44

187

263

45–54

250

201

55–59

191

248

60–64

236

450

65–74

429

177

75–84

169

128

85+

121

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	557	13.2%
18 and over	3,649	86.8%
65 and over	1,474	35.0%
Median age	58.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,925	91.2%
Two or more races	205	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	96	2.2%
Black or African American	58	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%
Asian	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.9%	56.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	32.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	10.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$43,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 20.3%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,000
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	50.0%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	22.7%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	9.4%
Propane / LP gas	58.0%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	7.6%
Solar	1.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	862	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	180	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	530	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	518	24.8%
Households with children under 18	248	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,099	52.6%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	18.2%
Married	47.7%	46.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.9%
Widowed	3.9%	18.6%
Divorced	26.1%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	5.1%
Kindergarten	17	2.7%
Elementary school	234	37.3%
High school	228	36.4%
College / grad school	116	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Public administration 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Construction 7.3%

Professional & management 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	24.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 30.7%

18 and over 17.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.0%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	40.7%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	9.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	489	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,101	97.5%
Spanish	56	1.4%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	42	1.0%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,107	97.6%
Born in same state	4,084	97.1%
Born in different state	2,948	70.1%
Foreign born	23	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	99	2.4%
Not a US citizen	77	77.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	439	10.4%
Polish	325	7.7%
French	315	7.5%
Arab	153	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	1.5%
Dutch	48	1.1%
Irish	37	0.9%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	81.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53934

What city is ZIP code 53934 in?

ZIP code 53934 is primarily assigned to Friendship, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53934 in?

ZIP code 53934 falls within Adams County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53934 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 53934 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 53934 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 53934 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53934?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 53934 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 53934 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 53934 in?

ZIP code 53934 observes the CST timezone.