53557 ZIP Code — Lowell, WI

Dodge County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53557 is located in Lowell, Wisconsin, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 4.59 square miles and serves a population of 406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53557

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 $164,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,142. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 53557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

406

population

4.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lowell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53039 Juneau (4.6 mi) 53579 Reeseville (5.6 mi) 53098 Watertown (6.3 mi) 53034 Hustisford (8.5 mi) 53916 Beaver Dam (9.4 mi) 53032 Horicon (10.1 mi) 53059 Neosho (13.1 mi) 53035 Iron Ridge (13.2 mi) 53922 Burnett (13.5 mi) 53925 Columbus (13.5 mi) 53099 Woodland (13.6 mi) 53932 Fall River (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	406
Population density	88 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	4.59 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	43.3394
Longitude	-88.7863
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	38.8%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	37.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	20.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

406

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$88,142

Median household income

$34,827

Per capita income

$164,600

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	16.0%
18 and over	341	84.0%
65 and over	64	15.8%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.6%

Two or more races 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	374	88.6%
Two or more races	28	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16	3.8%
Black or African American	3	0.7%
Other race	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	37.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	20.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	35.2%
$100k–$150k	23.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
Median income	$88,142

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 40.7%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 10.0%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,600
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	19.9%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	45.0%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	45.6%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.6%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	67.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	27	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	22	11.4%
Households with children under 18	45	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	38.3%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	19.2%
Married	60.8%	66.5%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	5.5%
Divorced	12.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 29.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.9%
Kindergarten	2	3.8%
Elementary school	30	57.7%
High school	16	30.8%
College / grad school	3	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.4%

Education & healthcare 22.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Professional & management 8.5%

Public administration 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Retail trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.1%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	30.3%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	390	96.1%
Spanish	4	1.0%
Other Indo-European	4	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	403	99.3%
Born in same state	403	99.3%
Born in different state	357	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	10.6%
French	20	4.9%
Italian	17	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	3%
German	2	0.5%
English	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	88.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53557

What city is ZIP code 53557 in?

ZIP code 53557 is primarily assigned to Lowell, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53557 in?

ZIP code 53557 falls within Dodge County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53557?

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 53557 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 53557 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53557?

The median home value in ZIP code 53557 is $164,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 53557?

ZIP code 53557 has an estimated population of 406 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53557 in?

ZIP code 53557 observes the CST timezone.