53094 ZIP Code — Watertown, WI
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53094 is located in Watertown, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 88.84 square miles and serves a population of 18,507 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53094
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 $208,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $71,883. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,507
population
88.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53094 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53094
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53094. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Watertown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53038 Johnson Creek (4.1 mi)
53038 Johnson Creek (4.1 mi)
53036 Ixonia (8 mi)
53036 Ixonia (8 mi)
53098 Watertown (8.9 mi)
53098 Watertown (8.9 mi)
53137 Helenville (9.2 mi)
53137 Helenville (9.2 mi)
53549 Jefferson (9.6 mi)
53549 Jefferson (9.6 mi)
53178 Sullivan (9.6 mi)
53178 Sullivan (9.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,507 |
| Population density | 208 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 88.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1324 |
| Longitude | -88.7261 |
| 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 | 42.3% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
18,507
Population
208
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$71,883
Median household income
$34,319
Per capita income
$208,900
Median home value
$999
Median monthly rent
64.9%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
4,867
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
585
Under 5
620
487
5–9
518
530
10–14
562
682
15–19
723
717
20–24
761
998
25–34
1,059
1,038
35–44
1,102
1,137
45–54
1,206
612
55–59
649
667
60–64
709
873
65–74
927
542
75–84
576
110
85+
117
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,098 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 14,409 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,145 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,144 | 88.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,020 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 852 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 197 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 74 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.3% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.5% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $71,883 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
23.3%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
16.6%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,900 |
| Median rent / month | $999 |
| Owner occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter occupied | 35.1% |
| Vacant | 3.5% |
| Single-family detached | 68.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% |
| 3 or more | 24.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.8% |
| Electricity | 19.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,545 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 627 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,139 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,785 | 25.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,221 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,132 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 29.7% |
| Married | 51.1% | 46.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
33.5%
Some college, no degree
23.5%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 217 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 166 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,598 | 38.7% |
| High school | 956 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,192 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Manufacturing
24.5%
Retail trade
15.6%
Professional & management
6.7%
Construction
5.5%
Other services
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.2% |
| Service | 20.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 22.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.6% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 5.3% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.6%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
14.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 26.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.4% |
| Visited dentist | 65.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.8% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,186 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 25.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,302 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 428 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 275 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,054 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 17,948 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 14,006 | 75.7% |
| Foreign born | 106 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 453 | 2.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 145 | 32.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,295 | 12.4% |
| French | 1,225 | 6.6% |
| Polish | 902 | 4.9% |
| Arab | 729 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 114 | 0.6% |
| English | 100 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 42 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53094
What city is ZIP code 53094 in?
ZIP code 53094 is primarily assigned to Watertown, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53094 in?
ZIP code 53094 falls within Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53094?
ZIP code 53094 has an estimated population of 18,507 residents, with a density of 208 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53094?
The median home value in ZIP code 53094 is $208,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53094?
The median household income in ZIP code 53094 is $71,883, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53094 in?
ZIP code 53094 observes the CST timezone.