53821 ZIP Code — Prairie Du Chien, WI

Crawford County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53821 is located in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 96.77 square miles and serves a population of 7,714 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53821

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $57,271. 41% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53821 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,714

population

96.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53821 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53821

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53821. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prairie Du Chien	Acceptable
Prairie Du Chien	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53801 Bagley (6 mi) 53826 Wauzeka (8.1 mi) 53816 Mount Hope (9.1 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (9.9 mi) 52049 Garnavillo (11.7 mi) 53804 Bloomington (12.3 mi) 53810 Glen Haven (12.9 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (13.8 mi) 54626 Eastman (15.2 mi) 52047 Farmersburg (15.6 mi) 52159 Monona (16 mi) 52072 Saint Olaf (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,714
Population density	80 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	96.77 sq mi
Water area	8.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.0103
Longitude	-91.0410
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	49.5%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	14.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

7,714

Population

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$57,271

Median household income

$32,178

Per capita income

$147,600

Median home value

$811

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,889

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

198

Under 5

170

190

5–9

163

224

10–14

192

184

15–19

158

236

20–24

203

466

25–34

400

471

35–44

405

519

45–54

447

386

55–59

332

307

60–64

264

528

65–74

454

291

75–84

250

148

85+

128

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,351	17.5%
18 and over	6,363	82.5%
65 and over	1,799	23.3%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Black or African American 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,078	89.6%
Two or more races	362	4.6%
Black or African American	218	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	187	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.3%
Other race	15	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	49.0%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	33.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	14.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.3%	3.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$57,271

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,600
Median rent / month	$811
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	13.4%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.0%
Electricity	8.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,476	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	245	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	580	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	792	25.6%
Households with children under 18	642	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,216	39.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	23.6%
Married	44.9%	52.7%
Separated	1.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.3%	10.4%
Divorced	11.8%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 20.2%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	6.0%
Kindergarten	48	3.6%
Elementary school	598	45.4%
High school	326	24.8%
College / grad school	265	20.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 18.0%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 4.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Other services 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 21.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	23.5%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	457	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,346	95.2%
Spanish	9	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,679	99.5%
Born in same state	7,647	99.1%
Born in different state	5,692	73.8%
Foreign born	32	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	35	0.5%
Not a US citizen	25	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,072	13.9%
Polish	604	7.8%
French	461	6%
Arab	238	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	109	1.4%
English	109	1.4%
Irish	23	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53821

What city is ZIP code 53821 in?

ZIP code 53821 is primarily assigned to Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53821 in?

ZIP code 53821 falls within Crawford County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53821 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 53821 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53821?

The median home value in ZIP code 53821 is $147,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 53821?

ZIP code 53821 has an estimated population of 7,714 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53821?

The median household income in ZIP code 53821 is $57,271, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53821 in?

ZIP code 53821 observes the CST timezone.