53941 ZIP Code — La Valle, WI

Sauk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53941 is located in La Valle, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. It covers approximately 68.70 square miles and serves a population of 3,144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53941

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,731. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53941 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,144

population

68.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53941 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53941

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53941. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Valle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53958 Reedsburg (6.6 mi) 53968 Wonewoc (6.7 mi) 53959 Reedsburg (7.9 mi) 53924 Cazenovia (10 mi) 53961 Rock Springs (12.3 mi) 53944 Lyndon Station (12.5 mi) 53943 Loganville (12.5 mi) 53937 Hillpoint (12.8 mi) 53948 Mauston (15.4 mi) 53929 Elroy (15.9 mi) 54634 Hillsboro (16.1 mi) 53951 North Freedom (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,144
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	68.70 sq mi
Water area	1.89 sq mi
Latitude	43.5602
Longitude	-90.1252
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	608

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%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,144

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$77,731

Median household income

$35,449

Per capita income

$228,000

Median home value

$797

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,732

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

113

15–19

109

100

20–24

158

25–34

154

155

35–44

150

181

45–54

176

141

55–59

137

109

60–64

107

246

65–74

239

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	687	21.9%
18 and over	2,457	78.1%
65 and over	698	22.2%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Two or more races 3.5%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,956	90.3%
Hispanic or Latino	129	3.9%
Two or more races	115	3.5%
Other race	46	1.4%
Asian	14	0.4%
Black or African American	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.3%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	22.7%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$77,731

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 22.9%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,000
Median rent / month	$797
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	35.5%
Single-family detached	95.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	15.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	44.3%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	61.2%
Fuel oil	2.5%
Wood	15.9%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	772	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	105	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	179	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	140	11.7%
Households with children under 18	327	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	457	38.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	21.5%
Married	60.4%	62.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	1.8%	5.2%
Divorced	9.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	3.3%
Kindergarten	20	3.1%
Elementary school	322	50.5%
High school	172	27.0%
College / grad school	103	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Construction 11.4%

Other services 6.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 10.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	12.9%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	13.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,978	94.7%
Spanish	93	3.1%
Other Indo-European	24	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	59	2.0%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,078	97.9%
Born in same state	3,065	97.5%
Born in different state	2,229	70.9%
Foreign born	13	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	66	2.1%
Not a US citizen	44	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	350	11.1%
Italian	310	9.9%
Polish	194	6.2%
Arab	129	4.1%
English	49	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	29	0.9%
Norwegian	23	0.7%
Dutch	15	0.5%
Irish	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53941

What city is ZIP code 53941 in?

ZIP code 53941 is primarily assigned to La Valle, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53941 in?

ZIP code 53941 falls within Sauk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53941 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 53941 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53941 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 53941 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53941?

ZIP code 53941 has an estimated population of 3,144 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53941?

The median home value in ZIP code 53941 is $228,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53941 in?

ZIP code 53941 observes the CST timezone.