53953 ZIP Code — Packwaukee, WI
Marquette County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53953 is located in Packwaukee, Wisconsin, within Marquette County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 188 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
188
population
0.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53953 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53953
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Packwaukee | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 188 |
| Population density | 553 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7769 |
| Longitude | -89.4604 |
| 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 | 75.7% | 47.8% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 34.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.0% | 16.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
188
Population
553
People per sq mi
62.4
Median age
$41,042
Median household income
$22,701
Per capita income
$154,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
97
Housing units
6.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
7
5
5–9
5
3
10–14
3
7
15–19
7
6
25–34
6
1
35–44
1
7
45–54
7
10
55–59
9
5
60–64
4
30
65–74
27
16
75–84
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 36 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 152 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 87 | 46.3% |
| Median age | 62.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.9%
Two or more races
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 98.9% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 75.7% | 47.8% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.3% | 34.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.0% | 16.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.2% |
$10k–$15k
11.0%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
39.6%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 11.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 39.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| Median income | $41,042 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
21.5%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
36.7%
$200k–$300k
17.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 86.8% |
| Renter occupied | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 90.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 9.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 56.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.3% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 32 | 35.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 23 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 7.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 56 | 61.5% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.4% | 23.1% |
| Married | 46.8% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 17.7% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 24.1% | 16.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
47.6%
Some college, no degree
29.4%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
3.5%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 18.9% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 43.2% |
| High school | 5 | 13.5% |
| College / grad school | 9 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
32.4%
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Manufacturing
20.6%
Construction
17.6%
Retail trade
5.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 17.6% |
| Service | 23.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.6% |
| Production & transportation | 27.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.1% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 13.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 7.4% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 13.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 63.7% |
| Retirement income | 40.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 13.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 31.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.2% |
| Binge drinking | 25.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 13.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.3% |
| Public insurance | 72.3% |
| No insurance | 3.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 173 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 180 | 95.7% |
| Born in same state | 180 | 95.7% |
| Born in different state | 115 | 61.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 4.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 34 | 18.1% |
| Italian | 14 | 7.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 2.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.4% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53953
What city is ZIP code 53953 in?
ZIP code 53953 is primarily assigned to Packwaukee, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53953 in?
ZIP code 53953 falls within Marquette County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 53953 have an older population?
46% of residents in ZIP code 53953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 53953 have a large retiree population?
64% of households in ZIP code 53953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53953?
6% 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 53953 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 53953 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 53953 in?
ZIP code 53953 observes the CST timezone.