53947 ZIP Code — Marquette, WI

Green Lake County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53947 is located in Marquette, Wisconsin, within Green Lake County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53947

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 $180,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The gap between median ($47,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 53947 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

350

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marquette	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	350
Population density	1,000 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.7419
Longitude	-89.1424
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	66.3%	42.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	19.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

350

Population

1,000

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$29,268

Per capita income

$180,500

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

71.3%

Home ownership

42.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

132

Housing units

3.9%

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	138	39.4%
18 and over	212	60.6%
65 and over	70	20.0%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	344	98.3%
Two or more races	6	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	42.3%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	19.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 18.0%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	18.0%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 36.8%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,500
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	71.3%
Renter occupied	28.7%
Vacant	26.9%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.6%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	20.4%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	22.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	95.1%
Electricity	1.6%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	27	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	27	22.1%
Households with children under 18	35	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	36.1%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	16.2%
Married	58.2%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	5.7%
Divorced	20.5%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	3.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.0%
Elementary school	74	74.0%
High school	17	17.0%
College / grad school	8	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.4%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Professional & management 9.3%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 7.0%

Education & healthcare 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.2%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	20.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.4%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	2.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 42.6%

Under 18 years 71.7%

18 and over 23.6%

Married-couple families 21.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	30.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	313	89.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	350	100.0%
Born in same state	350	100.0%
Born in different state	277	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	57	16.3%
French	18	5.1%
Arab	12	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	1.7%
Dutch	5	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53947

What city is ZIP code 53947 in?

ZIP code 53947 is primarily assigned to Marquette, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53947 in?

ZIP code 53947 falls within Green Lake County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53947?

43% of residents in ZIP code 53947 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 53947 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 53947 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53947?

4% 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 53947 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 53947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 53947 in?

ZIP code 53947 observes the CST timezone.