53955 ZIP Code — Poynette, WI

Columbia County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53955 is located in Poynette, Wisconsin, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 73.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53955

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 $277,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,655. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53955 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,806

population

73.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Poynette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53911 Arlington (6.7 mi) 53960 Rio (7.5 mi) 53901 Portage (9.8 mi) 53555 Lodi (10.5 mi) 53561 Merrimac (11.4 mi) 53954 Pardeeville (11.4 mi) 53532 Deforest (12.8 mi) 53529 Dane (13.1 mi) 53598 Windsor (14.8 mi) 53597 Waunakee (16.1 mi) 53932 Fall River (17.6 mi) 53923 Cambria (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,806
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	73.12 sq mi
Water area	3.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.4121
Longitude	-89.4010
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	27.8%	34.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	36.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,806

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$95,655

Median household income

$45,051

Per capita income

$277,100

Median home value

$837

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

2,351

Housing units

26.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

123

209

10–14

188

244

15–19

219

136

20–24

122

343

25–34

309

380

35–44

343

486

45–54

437

273

55–59

246

207

60–64

186

355

65–74

320

148

75–84

133

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,145	19.7%
18 and over	4,661	80.3%
65 and over	1,037	17.9%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,521	94.3%
Two or more races	98	1.7%
Black or African American	96	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	49	0.8%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	34.5%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	36.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	29.5%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	4.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$95,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 38.8%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,100
Median rent / month	$837
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.2%
Electricity	9.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.5%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	5.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,264	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	285	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	397	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	435	18.3%
Households with children under 18	704	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	730	30.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	24.8%
Married	52.2%	53.5%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	2.4%	7.9%
Divorced	13.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 29.9%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	26.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	5.4%
Kindergarten	44	3.7%
Elementary school	539	45.9%
High school	375	31.9%
College / grad school	153	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Manufacturing 16.1%

Construction 11.9%

Retail trade 9.9%

Professional & management 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.4%

Female-led households 7.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	26.5%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.8%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	321	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,625	96.9%
Spanish	36	0.6%
Other Indo-European	26	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,785	99.6%
Born in same state	5,752	99.1%
Born in different state	4,777	82.3%
Foreign born	33	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.4%
Not a US citizen	18	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	892	15.4%
Polish	859	14.8%
French	607	10.5%
Arab	239	4.1%
English	201	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	44	0.8%
Irish	19	0.3%
German	14	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53955

What city is ZIP code 53955 in?

ZIP code 53955 is primarily assigned to Poynette, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53955 in?

ZIP code 53955 falls within Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53955 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 53955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 53955?

ZIP code 53955 has an estimated population of 5,806 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53955?

The median household income in ZIP code 53955 is $95,655, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53955?

The median home value in ZIP code 53955 is $277,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 53955 in?

ZIP code 53955 observes the CST timezone.