53939 ZIP Code — Kingston, WI

Green Lake County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53939 is located in Kingston, Wisconsin, within Green Lake County. It covers approximately 1.02 square miles and serves a population of 302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53939

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 $122,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,500. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53939 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

302
population
1.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53939 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53939

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City Status
Kingston Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 302
Population density 296 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 047
Geography
Land area 1.02 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 43.6901
Longitude -89.1316
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 38.2% 42.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 35.0% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 19.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 9.2% 3.5% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

302
Population
296
People per sq mi
56.3
Median age
$75,500
Median household income
$35,859
Per capita income
$122,300
Median home value
$725
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
123
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
3
8
5–9
6
5
10–14
4
7
15–19
6
2
20–24
2
11
25–34
8
19
35–44
15
27
45–54
22
9
55–59
7
21
60–64
16
33
65–74
26
18
75–84
15
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183912.9%
18 and over26387.1%
65 and over10033.1%
Median age56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White302100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.2% 42.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 35.0% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 16.8% 19.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 9.2% 3.5% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 4.2%
$25k–$35k 18.6%
$35k–$50k 5.9%
$50k–$75k 15.3%
$75k–$100k 22.0%
$100k–$150k 23.7%
$150k–$200k 2.5%
$200k+ 3.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k4.2%
$25k–$35k18.6%
$35k–$50k5.9%
$50k–$75k15.3%
$75k–$100k22.0%
$100k–$150k23.7%
$150k–$200k2.5%
$200k+3.4%
Median income$75,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%
$50k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 48.1%
$150k–$200k 8.7%
$200k–$300k 10.6%
$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,300
Median rent / month$725
Owner occupied88.1%
Renter occupied11.9%
Vacant13.9%
Single-family detached95.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.58

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.5%
2000–200913.1%
1990–19993.6%
1980–19890.7%
1970–19795.8%
1960–19695.8%
1950–195921.2%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier41.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom4.4%
2 bedrooms19.0%
3 bedrooms46.0%
4 bedrooms27.0%
5+ bedrooms2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas89.0%
Electricity2.5%
Propane / LP gas6.8%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7765.3%
Cohabiting couple119.3%
Male householder, no spouse1714.4%
Female householder, no spouse1311.0%
Households with children under 181613.6%
Households with seniors (65+)5143.2%
Average household size2.56

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.7%8.5%
Married74.8%74.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.9%9.4%
Divorced4.5%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 1.2%
HS graduate 52.5%
Some college, no degree 21.6%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 7.5%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.5%
Bachelor's or higher12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool13.4%
Kindergarten26.9%
Elementary school1344.8%
High school620.7%
College / grad school724.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.4%
Transportation & utilities 16.1%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Professional & management 11.3%
Construction 9.7%
Finance & real estate 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Agriculture & mining 4.0%
Retail trade 4.0%
Public administration 4.0%
Other services 3.2%
Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.5%
Service13.7%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources & construction20.2%
Production & transportation29.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.8%
Government14.5%
Self-employed9.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.7%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit2.5%
Walk2.5%
Work from home9.0%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)31.4

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.9%
Married-couple families 6.5%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security45.8%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security1.7%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP1.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure32.9%
High cholesterol33.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis25.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.4%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking24.2%
No physical activity23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression20.7%
Fair or poor health14.5%
Poor mental health14.1%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist64.1%
Cholesterol screening85.9%
Teeth loss15.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans197.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.9%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.9%
Public insurance49.0%
No insurance5.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only29597.7%
Spanish41.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander41.4%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)29397.0%
Born in same state29296.7%
Born in different state27089.4%
Foreign born10.3%
Naturalized citizen93.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian5016.6%
French3210.6%
Polish155%
English82.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab72.3%
German20.7%
Norwegian10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.1%
Internet access84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53939

What city is ZIP code 53939 in?

ZIP code 53939 is primarily assigned to Kingston, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53939 in?

ZIP code 53939 falls within Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53939 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 53939 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 53939 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 53939 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53939?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 53939 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 53939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 53939 in?

ZIP code 53939 observes the CST timezone.

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