53951 ZIP Code — North Freedom, WI
Sauk County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53951 is located in North Freedom, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. It covers approximately 73.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53951
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $61,957.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
2,466
population
73.03
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53951 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53951
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| North Freedom | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53961 Rock Springs (4.6 mi)
53578 Prairie Du Sac (7.1 mi)
53913 Baraboo (7.7 mi)
53943 Loganville (8.2 mi)
53583 Sauk City (10.4 mi)
53577 Plain (10.5 mi)
53958 Reedsburg (10.9 mi)
53959 Reedsburg (10.9 mi)
53561 Merrimac (12.7 mi)
53937 Hillpoint (13.7 mi)
53560 Mazomanie (15.8 mi)
53941 La Valle (16.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,466 |
| Population density | 34 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 111 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 73.03 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.3974 |
| Longitude | -89.8808 |
| 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 | 49.1% | 38.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 34.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 22.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
2,466
Population
34
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$61,957
Median household income
$31,929
Per capita income
$180,300
Median home value
$796
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
839
Housing units
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
67
Under 5
71
94
5–9
99
106
10–14
112
80
15–19
84
100
20–24
105
95
25–34
100
154
35–44
161
142
45–54
149
87
55–59
91
111
60–64
116
110
65–74
115
45
75–84
47
12
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 690 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,776 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 342 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6.3%
Other race
4.3%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,233 | 84.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 167 | 6.3% |
| Other race | 112 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 85 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.1% | 38.9% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 34.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.4% | 22.3% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
17.4%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $61,957 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.1%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
18.4%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,300 |
| Median rent / month | $796 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
| Single-family detached | 61.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 17.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 34.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.1% |
| Electricity | 14.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 12.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 406 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 88 | 9.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 174 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 270 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 259 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 251 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 31.9% |
| Married | 48.2% | 44.0% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 50 | 7.4% |
| Kindergarten | 52 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 317 | 47.1% |
| High school | 175 | 26.0% |
| College / grad school | 79 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.7%
Retail trade
16.4%
Manufacturing
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Construction
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Professional & management
5.1%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Other services
1.5%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.4% |
| Service | 19.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.8% |
| Production & transportation | 23.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 4.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
45.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 26.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.8% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 78 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,328 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 108 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 108 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,306 | 93.5% |
| Born in same state | 2,295 | 93.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,952 | 79.2% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 160 | 6.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 11 | 6.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 212 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 141 | 5.7% |
| French | 125 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 70 | 2.8% |
| English | 37 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 8 | 0.3% |
| German | 7 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 5 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53951
What city is ZIP code 53951 in?
ZIP code 53951 is primarily assigned to North Freedom, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53951 in?
ZIP code 53951 falls within Sauk County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53951?
The median home value in ZIP code 53951 is $180,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 53951?
ZIP code 53951 has an estimated population of 2,466 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53951?
The median household income in ZIP code 53951 is $61,957, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53951 in?
ZIP code 53951 observes the CST timezone.