53936 ZIP Code — Grand Marsh, WI

Adams County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53936 is located in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin, within Adams County. It covers approximately 64.28 square miles and serves a population of 1,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53936

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,729. 54% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 53936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,285

population

64.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grand Marsh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53910 Adams (6.1 mi) 53934 Friendship (7.9 mi) 53952 Oxford (8.8 mi) 53964 Westfield (9.3 mi) 53965 Wisconsin Dells (12.7 mi) 54930 Coloma (14 mi) 53920 Briggsville (14.5 mi) 54613 Arkdale (16 mi) 54943 Hancock (17.5 mi) 53948 Mauston (17.5 mi) 53944 Lyndon Station (17.7 mi) 53930 Endeavor (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,285
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	64.28 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	43.8782
Longitude	-89.7169
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	56.2%	56.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	10.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,285

Population

People per sq mi

56.2

Median age

$55,729

Median household income

$33,596

Per capita income

$106,600

Median home value

$875

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,008

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

103

55–59

119

60–64

107

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	189	14.7%
18 and over	1,096	85.3%
65 and over	314	24.4%
Median age	56.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,194	90.2%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.9%
Other race	33	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	2.2%
Two or more races	21	1.6%
Asian	6	0.5%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	56.1%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	32.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	10.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$55,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,600
Median rent / month	$875
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	43.6%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	36.2%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	37.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	4.2%
Propane / LP gas	66.3%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	305	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	47	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	143	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	102	17.1%
Households with children under 18	84	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	251	42.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	13.7%
Married	51.1%	62.0%
Separated	0.3%	0.4%
Widowed	5.5%	12.5%
Divorced	19.3%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	79	49.4%
High school	69	43.1%
College / grad school	11	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 6.4%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	30.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 17.0%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.9%
Retirement income	32.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	22.1%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	16.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	20.1%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,252	97.4%
Spanish	30	2.4%
Other Indo-European	22	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,225	95.3%
Born in same state	1,219	94.9%
Born in different state	890	69.3%
Foreign born	6	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	60	4.7%
Not a US citizen	13	21.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	135	10.5%
Polish	113	8.8%
Italian	106	8.2%
Arab	42	3.3%
Dutch	26	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	1%
Norwegian	10	0.8%
English	6	0.5%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53936

What city is ZIP code 53936 in?

ZIP code 53936 is primarily assigned to Grand Marsh, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53936 in?

ZIP code 53936 falls within Adams County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53936 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 53936 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 53936 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 53936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53936?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 53936 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 53936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 53936 in?

ZIP code 53936 observes the CST timezone.