53944 ZIP Code — Lyndon Station, WI

Juneau County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53944 is located in Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, within Juneau County. It covers approximately 78.47 square miles and serves a population of 2,478 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53944

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 $186,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,794. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 53944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,478

population

78.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lyndon Station	Acceptable
Lyndon Station	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53948 Mauston (8.5 mi) 53965 Wisconsin Dells (8.8 mi) 53959 Reedsburg (9.4 mi) 53958 Reedsburg (10.7 mi) 53941 La Valle (12.5 mi) 53968 Wonewoc (14.3 mi) 53961 Rock Springs (15.4 mi) 53910 Adams (15.6 mi) 53920 Briggsville (16.3 mi) 53913 Baraboo (16.9 mi) 53936 Grand Marsh (17.7 mi) 53950 New Lisbon (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,478
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	78.47 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	43.6752
Longitude	-89.9331
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	44.5%	45.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	15.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,478

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$67,794

Median household income

$29,942

Per capita income

$186,900

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

1,152

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

125

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

147

25–34

118

188

35–44

151

188

45–54

151

55–59

101

60–64

165

65–74

132

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	619	25.0%
18 and over	1,859	75.0%
65 and over	469	18.9%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.5%

Two or more races 6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,278	87.5%
Two or more races	157	6%
Hispanic or Latino	126	4.8%
Black or African American	17	0.7%
Other race	12	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	45.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	15.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$67,794

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,900
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	26.3%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	27.0%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	12.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.9%
Electricity	8.9%
Propane / LP gas	62.3%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	9.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	581	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	81	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	180	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	138	14.1%
Households with children under 18	259	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	364	37.1%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	15.4%
Married	55.9%	65.8%
Separated	0.8%	1.0%
Widowed	3.5%	7.7%
Divorced	7.9%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 16.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	12.2%
Kindergarten	18	3.3%
Elementary school	292	53.8%
High school	139	25.6%
College / grad school	28	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.8%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 23.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 31.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	23.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	190	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,365	95.4%
Spanish	34	1.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,445	98.7%
Born in same state	2,438	98.4%
Born in different state	1,950	78.7%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.3%
Not a US citizen	29	87.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	360	14.5%
Polish	220	8.9%
French	184	7.4%
Arab	74	3%
English	42	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	0.6%
Norwegian	9	0.4%
German	8	0.3%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53944

What city is ZIP code 53944 in?

ZIP code 53944 is primarily assigned to Lyndon Station, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53944 in?

ZIP code 53944 falls within Juneau County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53944?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 53944 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53944 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 53944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 53944 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 53944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 53944 in?

ZIP code 53944 observes the CST timezone.