53078 ZIP Code — Rubicon, WI

Dodge County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53078 is located in Rubicon, Wisconsin, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 33.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,811 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53078

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 $334,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $91,929. 33% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,811

population

33.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53078 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53078

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rubicon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53059 Neosho (3.7 mi) 53099 Woodland (4.8 mi) 53027 Hartford (5.3 mi) 53035 Iron Ridge (6.5 mi) 53034 Hustisford (7.9 mi) 53086 Slinger (10.1 mi) 53036 Ixonia (11 mi) 53033 Hubertus (11.6 mi) 53032 Horicon (11.8 mi) 53091 Theresa (12 mi) 53002 Allenton (12.4 mi) 53039 Juneau (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,811
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	33.54 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	43.3116
Longitude	-88.4688
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	920

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	37.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	20.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,811

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$91,929

Median household income

$44,745

Per capita income

$334,700

Median home value

$1,026

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

674

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

136

35–44

245

45–54

157

102

55–59

60–64

166

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	16.6%
18 and over	1,510	83.4%
65 and over	379	20.9%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,811	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	39.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	45.7%	37.8%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.4%	20.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 32.5%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	32.5%
$150k–$200k	13.1%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$91,929

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 32.3%

$500k–$1M 19.8%

$1M+ 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$334,700
Median rent / month	$1,026
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	0.3%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	11.2%
3 bedrooms	64.2%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	13.9%
2 vehicles	45.8%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.7%
Electricity	1.3%
Propane / LP gas	58.5%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	472	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	51	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	187	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	54	7.1%
Households with children under 18	179	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	31.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	13.5%
Married	51.3%	72.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	6.1%
Divorced	11.5%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.8%
Kindergarten	11	3.3%
Elementary school	154	45.7%
High school	124	36.8%
College / grad school	42	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.7%

Construction 20.1%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	25.5%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,790	98.8%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,809	99.9%
Born in same state	1,789	98.8%
Born in different state	1,661	91.7%
Foreign born	20	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	187	10.3%
French	85	4.7%
Polish	81	4.5%
Arab	54	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.2%
German	20	1.1%
Irish	14	0.8%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53078

What city is ZIP code 53078 in?

ZIP code 53078 is primarily assigned to Rubicon, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53078 in?

ZIP code 53078 falls within Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53078 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 53078 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53078?

The median home value in ZIP code 53078 is $334,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 53078?

ZIP code 53078 has an estimated population of 1,811 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53078?

The median household income in ZIP code 53078 is $91,929, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53078 in?

ZIP code 53078 observes the CST timezone.