53816 ZIP Code — Mount Hope, WI

Grant County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53816 is located in Mount Hope, Wisconsin, within Grant County. It covers approximately 60.65 square miles and serves a population of 905 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53816

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 $197,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,179.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 53816 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

905

population

60.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53816 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53816

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53816. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53804 Bloomington (7.6 mi) 53821 Prairie Du Chien (9.1 mi) 53801 Bagley (10.7 mi) 53826 Wauzeka (11 mi) 53809 Fennimore (12.3 mi) 53813 Lancaster (12.5 mi) 53810 Glen Haven (12.5 mi) 53825 Stitzer (14.9 mi) 53805 Boscobel (15.8 mi) 53806 Cassville (16.7 mi) 52049 Garnavillo (18.1 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	905
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	60.65 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9759
Longitude	-90.8670
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	37.8%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

905

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$70,179

Median household income

$24,371

Per capita income

$197,500

Median home value

$796

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

15.1%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

282

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	320	35.4%
18 and over	585	64.6%
65 and over	99	10.9%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	884	97.5%
Black or African American	14	1.5%
Two or more races	6	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.2%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.7%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	19.3%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$70,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$197,500
Median rent / month	$796
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	36.0%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.5%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.0%
Electricity	3.6%
Propane / LP gas	42.5%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	23.6%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	59.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	74	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	23	8.4%
Households with children under 18	102	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	27.3%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	31.5%
Married	49.9%	58.8%
Separated	0.3%	0.0%
Widowed	1.4%	4.7%
Divorced	12.3%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 19.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.6%
Kindergarten	29	12.4%
Elementary school	111	47.4%
High school	53	22.6%
College / grad school	35	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.5%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Retail trade 11.8%

Public administration 8.5%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Other services 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.3%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 15.1%

Under 18 years 16.1%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.3%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	28.5%
Uninsured under 19	44.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	825	91.2%
Spanish	27	3.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	3.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	903	99.8%
Born in same state	903	99.8%
Born in different state	688	76.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	128	14.1%
Italian	91	10.1%
Arab	46	5.1%
Polish	26	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.3%
Irish	1	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53816

What city is ZIP code 53816 in?

ZIP code 53816 is primarily assigned to Mount Hope, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53816 in?

ZIP code 53816 falls within Grant County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53816 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 53816 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53816?

13% 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 53816 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53816 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53816?

15% of residents in ZIP code 53816 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 53816 in?

ZIP code 53816 observes the CST timezone.