53541 ZIP Code — Gratiot, WI

Lafayette County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53541 is located in Gratiot, Wisconsin, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 63.35 square miles and serves a population of 833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53541

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 $213,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,500. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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 53541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

833
population
63.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53541 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53541

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City Status
Gratiot Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53587 South Wayne (7.3 mi) 61087 Warren (7.7 mi) 53586 Shullsburg (9.6 mi) 61001 Apple River (9.6 mi) 53530 Darlington (9.8 mi) 53504 Argyle (12 mi) 53522 Browntown (12.9 mi) 61089 Winslow (14 mi) 61075 Scales Mound (14 mi) 53803 Benton (15.4 mi) 53516 Blanchardville (17 mi) 61048 Lena (17 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 833
Population density 13 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 63.35 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.5797
Longitude -90.0430
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 42.6% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 19.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 4.1% 4.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

833
Population
13
People per sq mi
53.6
Median age
$57,500
Median household income
$36,575
Per capita income
$213,000
Median home value
$755
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
353
Housing units
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
23
15
5–9
16
13
10–14
14
22
15–19
23
24
20–24
26
29
25–34
31
44
35–44
46
42
45–54
45
48
55–59
50
33
60–64
35
64
65–74
68
34
75–84
36
15
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812915.5%
18 and over70484.5%
65 and over23227.9%
Median age53.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Two or more races 1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
GroupCount%
White80195.2%
Asian182.1%
Hispanic or Latino81%
Two or more races81%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.6% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 21.4% 19.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 4.1% 4.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 12.4%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 7.7%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 20.4%
$50k–$75k 11.4%
$75k–$100k 10.8%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 8.2%
$200k+ 5.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.4%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k7.7%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k20.4%
$50k–$75k11.4%
$75k–$100k10.8%
$100k–$150k17.2%
$150k–$200k8.2%
$200k+5.8%
Median income$57,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%
$50k–$100k 13.9%
$100k–$150k 20.2%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k–$300k 27.1%
$300k–$500k 11.0%
$500k–$1M 14.2%
$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$213,000
Median rent / month$755
Owner occupied83.9%
Renter occupied16.1%
Vacant8.7%
Single-family detached86.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.7%
2000–200913.0%
1990–19999.2%
1980–19897.2%
1970–197912.8%
1960–196914.3%
1950–19599.9%
1940–19494.6%
1939 or earlier26.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.3%
1 bedroom3.1%
2 bedrooms20.0%
3 bedrooms51.0%
4 bedrooms16.7%
5+ bedrooms4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle18.8%
2 vehicles36.8%
3 or more39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.1%
Electricity8.5%
Propane / LP gas43.9%
Fuel oil25.1%
Wood10.1%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family20654.5%
Cohabiting couple379.8%
Male householder, no spouse4812.7%
Female householder, no spouse8723.0%
Households with children under 187820.6%
Households with seniors (65+)17947.4%
Average household size2.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.1%15.4%
Married55.9%57.4%
Separated1.2%0.0%
Widowed3.7%12.8%
Divorced12.1%14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 48.8%
Some college, no degree 17.8%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 6.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.0%
Bachelor's or higher19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool98.0%
Kindergarten43.6%
Elementary school3934.8%
High school2623.2%
College / grad school3430.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.0%
Agriculture & mining 19.9%
Education & healthcare 15.4%
Retail trade 11.2%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Construction 7.2%
Public administration 5.4%
Finance & real estate 4.2%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Other services 2.3%
Professional & management 1.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.3%
Service7.9%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction11.7%
Production & transportation23.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.1%
Government12.1%
Self-employed14.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.1%
Carpool10.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.8%
Work from home9.2%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)29.0

Poverty

All people 14.1%
Under 18 years 12.6%
18 and over 14.3%
Married-couple families 4.4%
Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.5%
Retirement income27.8%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP12.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure33.4%
High cholesterol35.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis26.0%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.2%
Binge drinking23.5%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health13.9%
Poor physical health11.1%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.2%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening87.1%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans446.3%
Disability%
Any disability16.7%
Under 186.2%
18–64 years9.1%
65 and over37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.6%
Public insurance41.2%
No insurance8.3%
Uninsured under 197.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only78894.6%
Spanish81.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander81.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)82599.0%
Born in same state80796.9%
Born in different state56067.2%
Foreign born182.2%
Naturalized citizen81.0%
Not a US citizen8100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish19523.4%
Italian17020.4%
French657.8%
English253%
AncestryCount%
Arab151.8%
Dutch70.8%
German20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.4%
Internet access83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53541

What city is ZIP code 53541 in?

ZIP code 53541 is primarily assigned to Gratiot, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53541 in?

ZIP code 53541 falls within Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53541 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 53541 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 53541 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 53541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53541 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 53541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53541?

ZIP code 53541 has an estimated population of 833 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53541 in?

ZIP code 53541 observes the CST timezone.

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