53137 ZIP Code — Helenville, WI

Jefferson County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53137 is located in Helenville, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 33.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,490 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53137

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 $315,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,917. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53137 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,490

population

33.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53137 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53137

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53137. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53178 Sullivan (3.6 mi) 53549 Jefferson (4.9 mi) 53038 Johnson Creek (8.5 mi) 53156 Palmyra (8.7 mi) 53094 Watertown (9.2 mi) 53094 Watertown (9.2 mi) 53118 Dousman (9.4 mi) 53538 Fort Atkinson (10.1 mi) 53066 Oconomowoc (10.8 mi) 53119 Eagle (12.2 mi) 53036 Ixonia (12.5 mi) 53551 Lake Mills (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,490
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	33.20 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.0058
Longitude	-88.6675
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	262

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	37.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	40.4%	26.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,490

Population

People per sq mi

46.3

Median age

$107,917

Median household income

$46,827

Per capita income

$315,600

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

568

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

101

120

45–54

103

55–59

60–64

111

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	268	18.0%
18 and over	1,222	82.0%
65 and over	310	20.8%
Median age	46.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,369	88.7%
Two or more races	101	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	53	3.4%
Other race	8	0.5%
Black or African American	6	0.4%
Asian	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.2%	37.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	32.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	40.4%	26.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 36.0%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	36.0%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$107,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 0.4%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 40.5%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$315,600
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	90.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	22.0%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	28.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.8%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.7%
Electricity	7.5%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	14.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	443	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	91	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	46	7.7%
Households with children under 18	164	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	34.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	15.2%
Married	68.7%	73.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.7%	4.0%
Divorced	9.9%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	11.0%
Kindergarten	10	4.2%
Elementary school	79	33.5%
High school	68	28.8%
College / grad school	53	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.6%

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Construction 11.2%

Professional & management 10.6%

Retail trade 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Other services 2.9%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	3.4%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	26.0%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	25.8%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,367	91.7%
Spanish	14	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,472	98.8%
Born in same state	1,467	98.5%
Born in different state	1,251	84.0%
Foreign born	5	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.2%
Not a US citizen	4	22.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	173	11.6%
Polish	124	8.3%
French	112	7.5%
Arab	77	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	28	1.9%
German	14	0.9%
English	10	0.7%
Norwegian	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.3%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53137

What city is ZIP code 53137 in?

ZIP code 53137 is primarily assigned to Helenville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53137 in?

ZIP code 53137 falls within Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53137 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 53137 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53137 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 53137 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 53137 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 53137 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53137?

The median household income in ZIP code 53137 is $107,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53137 in?

ZIP code 53137 observes the CST timezone.