53038 ZIP Code — Johnson Creek, WI
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53038 is located in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 30.92 square miles and serves a population of 4,323 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53038
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $287,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $91,229. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,323
population
30.92
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53038 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53038
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Johnson Creek | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53094 Watertown (4.1 mi)
53094 Watertown (4.1 mi)
53551 Lake Mills (6.7 mi)
53549 Jefferson (6.8 mi)
53137 Helenville (8.5 mi)
53594 Waterloo (10.2 mi)
53178 Sullivan (10.3 mi)
53036 Ixonia (11.9 mi)
53098 Watertown (12.1 mi)
53538 Fort Atkinson (12.1 mi)
53066 Oconomowoc (13.6 mi)
53523 Cambridge (14.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,323 |
| Population density | 140 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 30.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0926 |
| Longitude | -88.7858 |
| 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 | 31.4% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
4,323
Population
140
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$91,229
Median household income
$40,072
Per capita income
$287,500
Median home value
$1,104
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,335
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
189
Under 5
163
126
5–9
108
87
10–14
74
196
15–19
168
212
20–24
182
261
25–34
224
325
35–44
280
349
45–54
300
175
55–59
150
129
60–64
110
176
65–74
152
84
75–84
72
17
85+
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 937 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,386 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 515 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,920 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 194 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 143 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.4% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.3% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
0.8%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $91,229 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.3%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
32.0%
$300k–$500k
35.6%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,104 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 68.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.9% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.1% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 943 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 177 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 254 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 218 | 13.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 562 | 35.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 331 | 20.8% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.1% | 29.0% |
| Married | 54.1% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.5%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 92 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 312 | 31.6% |
| High school | 269 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 244 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.7%
Education & healthcare
19.6%
Construction
11.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.1% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.6% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.7 |
Poverty
All people
5.5%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
2.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.3% |
| Binge drinking | 28.1% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 21.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 199 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.5% |
| Public insurance | 25.1% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,971 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 122 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 51 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 64 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,161 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,102 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 3,458 | 80.0% |
| Foreign born | 59 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 162 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 42 | 25.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 383 | 8.9% |
| Polish | 320 | 7.4% |
| French | 288 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 85 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 23 | 0.5% |
| English | 22 | 0.5% |
| German | 15 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53038
What city is ZIP code 53038 in?
ZIP code 53038 is primarily assigned to Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53038 in?
ZIP code 53038 falls within Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53038 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 53038 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 53038?
ZIP code 53038 has an estimated population of 4,323 residents, with a density of 140 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53038?
The median home value in ZIP code 53038 is $287,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53038?
The median household income in ZIP code 53038 is $91,229, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53038 in?
ZIP code 53038 observes the CST timezone.