53935 ZIP Code — Friesland, WI

Columbia County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53935 is located in Friesland, Wisconsin, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 1.00 square miles and serves a population of 261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53935

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 $145,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,125. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 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 (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53935 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

261
population
1.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53935 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53935

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City Status
Friesland Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 261
Population density 261 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 1.00 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 43.5853
Longitude -89.0706
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 35.6% 34.5% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 56.4% 36.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 7.9% 24.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

261
Population
261
People per sq mi
35.8
Median age
$73,125
Median household income
$28,038
Per capita income
$145,600
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
101
Housing units
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
9
10
5–9
12
12
10–14
14
8
15–19
9
5
20–24
6
15
25–34
17
17
35–44
20
13
45–54
15
6
55–59
6
8
60–64
9
12
65–74
14
4
75–84
5
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 187629.1%
18 and over18570.9%
65 and over4216.1%
Median age35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or more races 3.7%
GroupCount%
White25192.6%
Hispanic or Latino103.7%
Two or more races103.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.6% 34.5% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 56.4% 36.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 7.9% 24.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.8%
$10k–$15k 9.4%
$15k–$25k 4.7%
$25k–$35k 4.7%
$35k–$50k 8.5%
$50k–$75k 25.5%
$75k–$100k 20.8%
$100k–$150k 20.8%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$10k–$15k9.4%
$15k–$25k4.7%
$25k–$35k4.7%
$35k–$50k8.5%
$50k–$75k25.5%
$75k–$100k20.8%
$100k–$150k20.8%
$150k–$200k2.8%
Median income$73,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%
$50k–$100k 10.2%
$100k–$150k 36.4%
$150k–$200k 29.5%
$200k–$300k 9.1%
$300k–$500k 6.8%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$145,600
Median rent / month$1,042
Owner occupied83.0%
Renter occupied17.0%
Vacant10.9%
Single-family detached92.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.8%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20095.0%
1990–199915.1%
1980–19891.7%
1970–19793.4%
1960–19697.6%
1950–19594.2%
1940–194923.5%
1939 or earlier39.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms16.0%
3 bedrooms58.0%
4 bedrooms13.4%
5+ bedrooms9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle27.4%
2 vehicles33.0%
3 or more37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas64.2%
Electricity12.3%
Propane / LP gas17.9%
Fuel oil5.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6056.6%
Cohabiting couple32.8%
Male householder, no spouse2018.9%
Female householder, no spouse2321.7%
Households with children under 183331.1%
Households with seniors (65+)3634.0%
Average household size2.46

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.4%16.5%
Married66.7%58.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.1%13.6%
Divorced12.9%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%
Some HS, no diploma 10.1%
HS graduate 47.6%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.9%
Graduate / professional 2.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.1%
Bachelor's or higher11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool68.2%
Kindergarten11.4%
Elementary school4358.9%
High school1723.3%
College / grad school68.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 18.5%
Education & healthcare 16.9%
Manufacturing 16.2%
Retail trade 7.7%
Construction 6.9%
Other services 6.9%
Public administration 6.2%
Agriculture & mining 5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Information 3.8%
Finance & real estate 0.8%
Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.2%
Service16.2%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation28.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.9%
Government16.2%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.3%
Carpool7.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home4.7%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)19.1

Poverty

All people 4.2%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 5.9%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.1%
Retirement income14.2%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP4.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure30.9%
High cholesterol32.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis24.1%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.9%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking25.8%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression21.5%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)71.7%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening83.9%
Teeth loss15.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans42.2%
Disability%
Any disability7.3%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years6.3%
65 and over21.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.6%
Public insurance27.2%
No insurance5.7%
Uninsured under 194.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only24493.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)26099.6%
Born in same state25898.9%
Born in different state24092.0%
Foreign born20.8%
Naturalized citizen10.4%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
English7227.6%
French176.5%
Polish114.2%
AncestryCount%
Italian41.5%
Arab41.5%
Dutch10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.6%
Internet access87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53935

What city is ZIP code 53935 in?

ZIP code 53935 is primarily assigned to Friesland, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53935 in?

ZIP code 53935 falls within Columbia County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53935?

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 53935 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 53935 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53935?

The median home value in ZIP code 53935 is $145,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 53935?

ZIP code 53935 has an estimated population of 261 residents, with a density of 261 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53935 in?

ZIP code 53935 observes the CST timezone.

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