Jackson County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
21,121
population (2021)
+3.3%
pop change since 2010
55053
FIPS code
Jackson County ZIP code map
About Jackson County
Jackson County is located in Wisconsin and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,121 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.3% from 20,449 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jackson County is 55053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,121 |
| 2010 population | 20,449 |
| Change | +3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55053 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jackson County
ZIP codes for Jackson County, WI (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54611 | Alma Center | Jackson | View map |
| 54615 | Black River Falls | Jackson | View map |
| 54635 | Hixton | Jackson | View map |
| 54642 | Melrose | Jackson | View map |
| 54643 | Millston | Jackson | View map |
| 54659 | Taylor | Jackson | View map |
| 54754 | Merrillan | Jackson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,232
Population
42.4
Median age
$62,960
Median household income
$32,834
Per capita income
$162,717
Median home value
$837
Median monthly rent
80.3%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
6,925
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
566
Under 5
497
599
5–9
527
618
10–14
544
617
15–19
543
526
20–24
463
1,233
25–34
1,083
1,214
35–44
1,067
1,254
45–54
1,102
741
55–59
652
850
60–64
747
1,186
65–74
1,042
639
75–84
561
192
85+
169
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,088 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 15,144 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,789 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
5.1%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Black or African American
1.8%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,383 | 82.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,021 | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 994 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 620 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 361 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 337 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $62,960 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.2%
$50k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
18.7%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,717 |
| Median rent / month | $837 |
| Owner occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 81.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 11.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.5% |
| Electricity | 12.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.9% |
| Wood | 11.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,658 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 508 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,457 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,675 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,891 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,640 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 24.1% |
| Married | 49.3% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
42.5%
Some college, no degree
20.7%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
11.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 338 | 8.8% |
| Kindergarten | 190 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,844 | 48.5% |
| High school | 1,014 | 26.9% |
| College / grad school | 466 | 10.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.6%
Retail trade
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Construction
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Public administration
5.9%
Professional & management
4.4%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.8% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 22.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.3% |
| Retirement income | 27.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 26.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,556 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,169 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 372 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 198 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 17 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,850 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,813 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 15,064 | 78.8% |
| Foreign born | 37 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 382 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 178 | 56.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,375 | 22.7% |
| Italian | 1,826 | 9.5% |
| French | 1,075 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 648 | 3.4% |
| English | 195 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 128 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 80 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 89.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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