53950 ZIP Code — New Lisbon, WI

Juneau County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53950 is located in New Lisbon, Wisconsin, within Juneau County. It covers approximately 97.14 square miles and serves a population of 5,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53950

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,180. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% 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 53950 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,419

population

97.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53950 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53950

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53950. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Lisbon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53948 Mauston (9.4 mi) 54618 Camp Douglas (9.9 mi) 53929 Elroy (12.6 mi) 54646 Necedah (12.8 mi) 53910 Adams (14.3 mi) 54638 Kendall (14.8 mi) 54613 Arkdale (16.3 mi) 53934 Friendship (17.8 mi) 53944 Lyndon Station (17.9 mi) 53968 Wonewoc (18.6 mi) 54670 Wilton (18.9 mi) 54660 Tomah (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,419
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	97.14 sq mi
Water area	3.51 sq mi
Latitude	43.8939
Longitude	-90.1270
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	45.3%	45.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	15.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,419

Population

People per sq mi

47.3

Median age

$66,180

Median household income

$30,919

Per capita income

$153,000

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

81.0%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

2,789

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

151

Under 5

112

113

5–9

155

10–14

115

125

15–19

109

20–24

442

25–34

329

371

35–44

276

379

45–54

283

241

55–59

180

288

60–64

215

448

65–74

335

207

75–84

155

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	885	16.3%
18 and over	4,534	83.7%
65 and over	1,274	23.5%
Median age	47.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Black or African American 5%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,683	81.5%
Hispanic or Latino	329	5.7%
Black or African American	290	5%
Two or more races	255	4.4%
Other race	145	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.4%
Asian	20	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	45.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	36.5%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	15.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	18.7%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$66,180

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.7%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 16.6%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,000
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	81.0%
Renter occupied	19.0%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	71.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.9%
Electricity	14.5%
Propane / LP gas	36.2%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	5.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,036	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	200	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	446	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	423	20.1%
Households with children under 18	519	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	856	40.7%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	19.0%
Married	38.2%	57.2%
Separated	0.8%	1.1%
Widowed	1.5%	10.8%
Divorced	19.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	62	6.9%
Kindergarten	32	3.6%
Elementary school	386	42.9%
High school	283	31.5%
College / grad school	136	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Retail trade 11.1%

Public administration 10.7%

Other services 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Construction 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 17.2%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 36.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	483	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	5.1%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,156	95.1%
Spanish	90	1.7%
Other Indo-European	51	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.4%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,323	98.2%
Born in same state	5,308	98.0%
Born in different state	3,980	73.4%
Foreign born	15	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	96	1.8%
Not a US citizen	50	52.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	546	10.1%
Italian	543	10%
Polish	450	8.3%
Arab	221	4.1%
English	140	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	106	2%
German	79	1.5%
Irish	9	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53950

What city is ZIP code 53950 in?

ZIP code 53950 is primarily assigned to New Lisbon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53950 in?

ZIP code 53950 falls within Juneau County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53950 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 53950 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 53950 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 53950 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53950 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 53950 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53950?

The median home value in ZIP code 53950 is $153,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53950 in?

ZIP code 53950 observes the CST timezone.