53079 ZIP Code — Saint Cloud, WI

Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53079 is located in Saint Cloud, Wisconsin, within Fond Du Lac County. It covers approximately 36.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53079

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 $223,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 43% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53079 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,310
population
36.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53079 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53079

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City Status
Saint Cloud Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53057 Mount Calvary (3.1 mi) 53023 Glenbeulah (4.6 mi) 53049 Malone (8.1 mi) 53019 Eden (8.6 mi) 54935 Fond Du Lac (9 mi) 53073 Plymouth (10 mi) 53020 Elkhart Lake (10.5 mi) 53011 Cascade (11.4 mi) 53061 New Holstein (11.7 mi) 53062 New Holstein (11.8 mi) 53010 Campbellsport (12.5 mi) 53014 Chilton (14.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,310
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 36.84 sq mi
Water area 0.37 sq mi
Latitude 43.7974
Longitude -88.1954
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 27.6% 37.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 35.3% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 25.5% 24.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 6.3% 3.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,310
Population
36
People per sq mi
51.6
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$39,649
Per capita income
$223,200
Median home value
$1,026
Median monthly rent
79.3%
Home ownership
3.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
527
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
25
38
5–9
33
45
10–14
39
31
15–19
27
15
20–24
14
78
25–34
68
67
35–44
59
91
45–54
81
46
55–59
41
69
60–64
60
91
65–74
81
66
75–84
59
31
85+
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824718.9%
18 and over1,06381.1%
65 and over35527.1%
Median age51.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%
Two or more races 1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Other race 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,29398.2%
Two or more races131%
Hispanic or Latino70.5%
Other race20.2%
Asian10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.6% 37.3% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.6% 35.3% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 25.5% 24.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 6.3% 3.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 0.9%
$10k–$15k 0.7%
$15k–$25k 3.9%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 16.8%
$50k–$75k 20.1%
$75k–$100k 18.9%
$100k–$150k 22.9%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.9%
$10k–$15k0.7%
$15k–$25k3.9%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k16.8%
$50k–$75k20.1%
$75k–$100k18.9%
$100k–$150k22.9%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+3.9%
Median income$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%
$50k–$100k 4.4%
$100k–$150k 11.9%
$150k–$200k 20.8%
$200k–$300k 36.4%
$300k–$500k 18.5%
$500k–$1M 4.0%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$223,200
Median rent / month$1,026
Owner occupied79.3%
Renter occupied20.7%
Vacant11.5%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.9%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20096.0%
1990–199915.7%
1980–19895.3%
1970–197921.9%
1960–19697.4%
1950–19598.8%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier27.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.2%
1 bedroom1.4%
2 bedrooms21.2%
3 bedrooms59.8%
4 bedrooms15.7%
5+ bedrooms1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle16.3%
2 vehicles52.0%
3 or more30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.8%
Electricity6.7%
Propane / LP gas22.9%
Fuel oil7.9%
Wood9.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40270.4%
Cohabiting couple234.0%
Male householder, no spouse7212.6%
Female householder, no spouse7413.0%
Households with children under 1813223.1%
Households with seniors (65+)22539.4%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.9%17.6%
Married75.5%69.4%
Separated0.5%0.8%
Widowed1.9%6.5%
Divorced5.2%5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.6%
HS graduate 46.0%
Some college, no degree 18.2%
Associate's degree 14.8%
Bachelor's degree 12.5%
Graduate / professional 3.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool104.1%
Kindergarten166.6%
Elementary school12652.3%
High school5924.5%
College / grad school3012.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.6%
Education & healthcare 19.1%
Construction 15.0%
Agriculture & mining 9.2%
Professional & management 5.6%
Retail trade 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%
Public administration 4.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Other services 3.0%
Finance & real estate 2.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.0%
Service14.4%
Sales & office15.5%
Natural resources & construction17.8%
Production & transportation22.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.8%
Government9.4%
Self-employed7.3%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.4%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.2%
Work from home4.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 3.1%
Under 18 years 4.2%
18 and over 2.8%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.3%
Retirement income37.7%
Supplemental Security1.9%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP3.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.1%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer7.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking24.7%
No physical activity19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health11.3%
Poor mental health13.0%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.1%
Visited dentist70.1%
Cholesterol screening88.0%
Teeth loss11.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans575.4%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 186.1%
18–64 years6.4%
65 and over16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.7%
Public insurance32.6%
No insurance3.3%
Uninsured under 194.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,25796.0%
Spanish90.7%
Other Indo-European90.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,28898.3%
Born in same state1,28898.3%
Born in different state1,21893.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen221.7%
Not a US citizen940.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian896.8%
Arab876.6%
French251.9%
AncestryCount%
English231.8%
Polish120.9%
German60.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access43.6%
Internet access92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53079

What city is ZIP code 53079 in?

ZIP code 53079 is primarily assigned to Saint Cloud, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53079 in?

ZIP code 53079 falls within Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53079 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 53079 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 53079 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 53079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53079?

ZIP code 53079 has an estimated population of 1,310 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53079?

The median home value in ZIP code 53079 is $223,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 53079 in?

ZIP code 53079 observes the CST timezone.

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