Lafayette County, WI ZIP Codes
Wisconsin (WI) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
16,784
population (2021)
-0.3%
pop change since 2010
55065
FIPS code
Lafayette County ZIP code map
About Lafayette County
Lafayette County is located in Wisconsin and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,784 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.3% from 16,836 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lafayette County is 55065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,784 |
| 2010 population | 16,836 |
| Change | -0.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| FIPS code | 55065 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lafayette County
ZIP codes for Lafayette County, WI (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53504 | Argyle | Lafayette | View map |
| 53510 | Belmont | Lafayette | View map |
| 53516 | Blanchardville | Lafayette | View map |
| 53530 | Darlington | Lafayette | View map |
| 53541 | Gratiot | Lafayette | View map |
| 53586 | Shullsburg | Lafayette | View map |
| 53587 | South Wayne | Lafayette | View map |
| 53599 | Woodford | Lafayette | View map |
| 53803 | Benton | Lafayette | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,001
Population
42.7
Median age
$69,975
Median household income
$35,403
Per capita income
$180,500
Median home value
$742
Median monthly rent
80.3%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
5,667
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
487
Under 5
474
567
5–9
551
488
10–14
475
570
15–19
554
407
20–24
396
847
25–34
824
885
35–44
862
960
45–54
934
641
55–59
623
683
60–64
665
919
65–74
894
436
75–84
424
220
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,774 | 22.9% |
| 18 and over | 12,227 | 77.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,108 | 19.9% |
| Median age | 42.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.6%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,203 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 505 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 465 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 30 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $69,975 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
17.0%
$200k–$300k
20.2%
$300k–$500k
14.2%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,500 |
| Median rent / month | $742 |
| Owner occupied | 80.3% |
| Renter occupied | 19.7% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 87.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 33.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.0% |
| Electricity | 9.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 32.3% |
| Fuel oil | 9.8% |
| Wood | 8.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,404 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 592 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,200 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,265 | 18.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,723 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,247 | 35.3% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 23.7% |
| Married | 53.8% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
40.6%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 180 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 177 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,689 | 46.9% |
| High school | 905 | 26.6% |
| College / grad school | 491 | 16.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.1%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Retail trade
12.6%
Agriculture & mining
12.0%
Construction
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Professional & management
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.8%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.8% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.9% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 10.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.4%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
21.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 839 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.6% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,040 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 564 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 349 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 188 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 27 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,523 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 15,417 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 11,664 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 106 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 478 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 146 | 55.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,369 | 14.8% |
| Polish | 2,157 | 13.5% |
| French | 1,714 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 653 | 4.1% |
| English | 174 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 50 | 0.3% |
| German | 36 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 88.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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