53961 ZIP Code — Rock Springs, WI

Sauk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53961 is located in Rock Springs, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. It covers approximately 23.57 square miles and serves a population of 922 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53961

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 $198,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,544. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

922

population

23.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53961 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53961

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53961. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rock Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53951 North Freedom (4.6 mi) 53958 Reedsburg (6.3 mi) 53959 Reedsburg (6.5 mi) 53943 Loganville (7.2 mi) 53913 Baraboo (8.6 mi) 53577 Plain (11.6 mi) 53578 Prairie Du Sac (11.6 mi) 53941 La Valle (12.3 mi) 53937 Hillpoint (12.3 mi) 53583 Sauk City (15 mi) 53944 Lyndon Station (15.4 mi) 53561 Merrimac (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	922
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	23.57 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	43.4527
Longitude	-89.9303
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	26.9%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

922

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$76,544

Median household income

$39,662

Per capita income

$198,100

Median home value

$1,219

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

366

Housing units

14.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	173	18.8%
18 and over	749	81.2%
65 and over	171	18.5%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	857	91%
Two or more races	57	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.1%
Black or African American	6	0.6%
Other race	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.0%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$76,544

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 24.6%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,100
Median rent / month	$1,219
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	37.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	12.6%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	3.3%
Propane / LP gas	47.8%
Fuel oil	7.2%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	58	14.9%
Male householder, no spouse	61	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	32	8.2%
Households with children under 18	108	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	105	27.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.7%	28.2%
Married	61.3%	60.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	0.7%	2.2%
Divorced	6.3%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	9.8%
Kindergarten	12	7.3%
Elementary school	77	47.0%
High school	39	23.8%
College / grad school	20	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Retail trade 15.1%

Construction 10.8%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.9%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	25.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 45.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	25.2%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	30.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.4%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	95.8%
Spanish	5	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	916	99.3%
Born in same state	916	99.3%
Born in different state	759	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.7%
Not a US citizen	1	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	10.2%
Polish	78	8.5%
Arab	62	6.7%
French	58	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.2%
Dutch	10	1.1%
German	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53961

What city is ZIP code 53961 in?

ZIP code 53961 is primarily assigned to Rock Springs, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53961 in?

ZIP code 53961 falls within Sauk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53961 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 53961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53961?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 53961?

ZIP code 53961 has an estimated population of 922 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53961?

The median home value in ZIP code 53961 is $198,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 53961 in?

ZIP code 53961 observes the CST timezone.