53156 ZIP Code — Palmyra, WI

Jefferson County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53156 is located in Palmyra, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 30.80 square miles and serves a population of 3,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262.

About ZIP code 53156

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 $219,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,795. 36% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53156 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,433

population

30.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palmyra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53119 Eagle (5.8 mi) 53190 Whitewater (7.8 mi) 53118 Dousman (7.9 mi) 53137 Helenville (8.7 mi) 53178 Sullivan (9.4 mi) 53153 North Prairie (10.5 mi) 53549 Jefferson (11 mi) 53538 Fort Atkinson (11.8 mi) 53121 Elkhorn (11.9 mi) 53120 East Troy (12.1 mi) 53149 Mukwonago (13 mi) 53183 Wales (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,433
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	30.80 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	42.8902
Longitude	-88.6000
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	262

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	37.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	32.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	26.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,433

Population

111

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$75,795

Median household income

$36,484

Per capita income

$219,200

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,210

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

169

15–19

170

111

20–24

112

152

25–34

154

295

35–44

298

219

45–54

221

129

55–59

130

60–64

195

65–74

197

101

75–84

102

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	661	19.3%
18 and over	2,772	80.7%
65 and over	649	18.9%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,248	91%
Hispanic or Latino	137	3.8%
Two or more races	98	2.7%
Other race	65	1.8%
Asian	13	0.4%
Black or African American	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	37.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	32.9%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	26.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	26.7%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$75,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,200
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.2%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Fuel oil	2.4%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	668	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	66	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	328	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	346	24.6%
Households with children under 18	349	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	472	33.5%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.0%	31.9%
Married	46.7%	44.8%
Separated	0.5%	3.7%
Widowed	3.1%	11.4%
Divorced	6.6%	8.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	2.9%
Kindergarten	30	4.2%
Elementary school	244	34.2%
High school	242	33.9%
College / grad school	176	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.3%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Other services 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 8.6%

Retail trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.2%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 12.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	25.5%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	67.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	34.1%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,295	96.0%
Spanish	28	0.8%
Other Indo-European	25	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,396	98.9%
Born in same state	3,338	97.2%
Born in different state	2,816	82.0%
Foreign born	58	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.1%
Not a US citizen	30	81.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	385	11.2%
French	212	6.2%
Polish	168	4.9%
Arab	102	3%
German	50	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	42	1.2%
Dutch	30	0.9%
Norwegian	18	0.5%
Irish	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53156

What city is ZIP code 53156 in?

ZIP code 53156 is primarily assigned to Palmyra, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53156 in?

ZIP code 53156 falls within Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53156 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 53156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53156?

ZIP code 53156 has an estimated population of 3,433 residents, with a density of 111 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53156?

The median home value in ZIP code 53156 is $219,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53156?

The median household income in ZIP code 53156 is $75,795, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53156 in?

ZIP code 53156 observes the CST timezone.