53826 ZIP Code — Wauzeka, WI

Crawford County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53826 is located in Wauzeka, Wisconsin, within Crawford County. It covers approximately 79.51 square miles and serves a population of 1,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53826

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 $149,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,104. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53826 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,419
population
79.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53826

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City Status
Wauzeka Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53821 Prairie Du Chien (8.1 mi) 54626 Eastman (8.2 mi) 53816 Mount Hope (11 mi) 52146 Harpers Ferry (11.8 mi) 54631 Gays Mills (13.7 mi) 53801 Bagley (14 mi) 53805 Boscobel (15.2 mi) 52157 Mc Gregor (15.8 mi) 53804 Bloomington (17.5 mi) 52159 Monona (18.5 mi) 52049 Garnavillo (19.5 mi) 53809 Fennimore (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,419
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 023
Geography
Land area 79.51 sq mi
Water area 1.78 sq mi
Latitude 43.1163
Longitude -90.9707
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 49.5% 49.0% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 31.0% 33.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 18.3% 14.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,419
Population
18
People per sq mi
39.1
Median age
$65,104
Median household income
$28,646
Per capita income
$149,400
Median home value
$653
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
509
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
46
54
5–9
59
36
10–14
39
63
15–19
69
53
20–24
58
62
25–34
68
89
35–44
99
75
45–54
82
47
55–59
51
37
60–64
40
88
65–74
97
24
75–84
27
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836625.8%
18 and over1,05374.2%
65 and over25017.6%
Median age39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
Two or more races 3%
Black or African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,34092.5%
Two or more races443%
Black or African American342.3%
Hispanic or Latino302.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 49.5% 49.0% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 31.0% 33.4% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 18.3% 14.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.2% 3.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 10.7%
$25k–$35k 7.9%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 26.5%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 18.6%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k10.7%
$25k–$35k7.9%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k26.5%
$75k–$100k14.0%
$100k–$150k18.6%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$65,104

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%
$50k–$100k 21.3%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 16.7%
$200k–$300k 21.0%
$300k–$500k 7.9%
$500k–$1M 2.9%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$149,400
Median rent / month$653
Owner occupied79.1%
Renter occupied20.9%
Vacant10.7%
Single-family detached74.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.4%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–20192.7%
2000–20099.6%
1990–199916.8%
1980–198913.7%
1970–197914.9%
1960–19696.4%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19497.3%
1939 or earlier19.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms28.8%
3 bedrooms38.5%
4 bedrooms18.4%
5+ bedrooms5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.9%
1 vehicle22.4%
2 vehicles39.7%
3 or more35.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas43.3%
Electricity6.4%
Propane / LP gas25.4%
Fuel oil1.3%
Wood23.1%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family30955.3%
Cohabiting couple6110.9%
Male householder, no spouse11320.2%
Female householder, no spouse7613.6%
Households with children under 1816128.8%
Households with seniors (65+)18733.5%
Average household size2.54

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.7%30.5%
Married55.0%54.0%
Separated2.3%1.4%
Widowed2.5%2.2%
Divorced12.5%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 47.3%
Some college, no degree 15.3%
Associate's degree 16.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.2%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.8%
Bachelor's or higher15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool5715.8%
Kindergarten92.5%
Elementary school13437.1%
High school12434.3%
College / grad school3710.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.4%
Education & healthcare 16.7%
Construction 11.0%
Retail trade 9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 5.4%
Agriculture & mining 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4.6%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Public administration 3.9%
Professional & management 3.6%
Other services 1.5%
Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.1%
Service12.2%
Sales & office14.2%
Natural resources & construction16.7%
Production & transportation28.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.4%
Government14.4%
Self-employed9.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.8%
Carpool16.5%
Public transit1.1%
Walk2.7%
Work from home6.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 13.8%
Under 18 years 21.3%
18 and over 11.2%
Married-couple families 4.9%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income24.3%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP12.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.3%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis24.7%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking25.2%
No physical activity21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.2%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health13.0%
Poor mental health14.2%
Poor physical health10.6%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.1%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening86.6%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans737.0%
Disability%
Any disability6.9%
Under 181.4%
18–64 years4.5%
65 and over22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.1%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,33193.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,41399.6%
Born in same state1,40999.3%
Born in different state1,24787.9%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen60.4%
Not a US citizen583.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian26018.3%
Polish1107.8%
French1087.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab443.1%
German130.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.4%
Internet access87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53826

What city is ZIP code 53826 in?

ZIP code 53826 is primarily assigned to Wauzeka, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53826 in?

ZIP code 53826 falls within Crawford County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53826?

The median home value in ZIP code 53826 is $149,400.

Does ZIP code 53826 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 53826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53826?

ZIP code 53826 has an estimated population of 1,419 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53826?

The median household income in ZIP code 53826 is $65,104, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53826 in?

ZIP code 53826 observes the CST timezone.

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