53963 ZIP Code — Waupun, WI
Dodge County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53963 is located in Waupun, Wisconsin, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 89.78 square miles and serves a population of 13,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53963
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 $166,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $72,098. 30% 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 18 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 53963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
13,907
population
89.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53963 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53963
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waupun | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53919 Brandon (6.7 mi)
53922 Burnett (8.2 mi)
53933 Fox Lake (8.7 mi)
53065 Oakfield (9.5 mi)
54974 Rosendale (10.6 mi)
53006 Brownsville (11 mi)
53916 Beaver Dam (13.3 mi)
53050 Mayville (13.3 mi)
54937 Fond Du Lac (14.5 mi)
54932 Eldorado (14.6 mi)
53957 Randolph (14.9 mi)
53048 Lomira (15.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,907 |
| Population density | 155 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.86 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.6402 |
| Longitude | -88.7429 |
| 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 | 42.1% | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 37.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 20.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
13,907
Population
155
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$72,098
Median household income
$33,927
Per capita income
$166,600
Median home value
$803
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
3,563
Housing units
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
401
Under 5
278
455
5–9
315
543
10–14
377
383
15–19
266
569
20–24
395
1,172
25–34
813
1,400
35–44
971
1,036
45–54
718
476
55–59
330
545
60–64
378
600
65–74
416
373
75–84
258
259
85+
180
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,831 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 11,076 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,086 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.7%
Black or African American
5.4%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.5%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,172 | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 781 | 5.4% |
| Two or more races | 489 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 467 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 211 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 148 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.1% | 39.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.3% | 37.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.5% | 20.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 2.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
18.4%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $72,098 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
28.9%
$150k–$200k
22.0%
$200k–$300k
22.5%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,600 |
| Median rent / month | $803 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.1% |
| Electricity | 19.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,371 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 530 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,129 | 23.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 857 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,596 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,269 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.2% | 22.8% |
| Married | 39.6% | 55.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
4.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 156 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 264 | 9.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,140 | 41.3% |
| High school | 675 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 524 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.6%
Education & healthcare
18.7%
Retail trade
13.0%
Public administration
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Professional & management
4.9%
Construction
4.8%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.4% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 14.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 28.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
10.9%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 26.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 705 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,228 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 362 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 245 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 37 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,476 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 13,345 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 11,255 | 80.9% |
| Foreign born | 131 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 431 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 80 | 18.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2,716 | 19.5% |
| Arab | 955 | 6.9% |
| French | 653 | 4.7% |
| Polish | 635 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 627 | 4.5% |
| Irish | 99 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 69 | 0.5% |
| German | 35 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53963
What city is ZIP code 53963 in?
ZIP code 53963 is primarily assigned to Waupun, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53963 in?
ZIP code 53963 falls within Dodge County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53963?
The median home value in ZIP code 53963 is $166,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 53963?
ZIP code 53963 has an estimated population of 13,907 residents, with a density of 155 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53963?
The median household income in ZIP code 53963 is $72,098, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53963 in?
ZIP code 53963 observes the CST timezone.