53549 ZIP Code — Jefferson, WI
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53549 is located in Jefferson, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 71.11 square miles and serves a population of 9,902 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53549
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 $227,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $70,438. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
9,902
population
71.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53549 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53549
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jefferson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53137 Helenville (4.9 mi)
53538 Fort Atkinson (6.2 mi)
53038 Johnson Creek (6.8 mi)
53178 Sullivan (8.4 mi)
53094 Watertown (9.6 mi)
53094 Watertown (9.6 mi)
53551 Lake Mills (9.9 mi)
53156 Palmyra (11 mi)
53523 Cambridge (13.4 mi)
53190 Whitewater (13.5 mi)
53118 Dousman (14 mi)
53066 Oconomowoc (15 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,902 |
| Population density | 139 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 71.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.93 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9958 |
| Longitude | -88.7626 |
| 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 | 40.8% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
9,902
Population
139
People per sq mi
47.0
Median age
$70,438
Median household income
$43,460
Per capita income
$227,300
Median home value
$971
Median monthly rent
72.7%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
3,426
Housing units
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
141
Under 5
152
241
5–9
260
243
10–14
262
345
15–19
374
146
20–24
159
512
25–34
554
594
35–44
642
762
45–54
824
374
55–59
404
436
60–64
471
562
65–74
608
294
75–84
318
108
85+
116
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,728 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 8,174 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,006 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 47.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Other race
6.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,599 | 80% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 850 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 711 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 359 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 174 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.8% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $70,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
23.6%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,300 |
| Median rent / month | $971 |
| Owner occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter occupied | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.25 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.4% |
| Electricity | 12.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
| Fuel oil | 2.0% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,978 | 45.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 386 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 936 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,081 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 945 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,468 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 24.9% |
| Married | 45.8% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 15.8% | 19.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
36.3%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 112 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 106 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 818 | 44.5% |
| High school | 442 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 359 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.2%
Education & healthcare
20.6%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Professional & management
4.8%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 25.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
5.9%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
13.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 29.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 25.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 461 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,609 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 171 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 144 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,503 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 9,429 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 7,452 | 75.3% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 399 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 223 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 919 | 9.3% |
| French | 655 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 554 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 416 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 89 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 36 | 0.4% |
| German | 22 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.2% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53549
What city is ZIP code 53549 in?
ZIP code 53549 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53549 in?
ZIP code 53549 falls within Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53549?
ZIP code 53549 has an estimated population of 9,902 residents, with a density of 139 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53549?
The median home value in ZIP code 53549 is $227,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53549?
The median household income in ZIP code 53549 is $70,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53549 in?
ZIP code 53549 observes the CST timezone.