53969 ZIP Code — Wyocena, WI

Columbia County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53969 is located in Wyocena, Wisconsin, within Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.61 square miles and serves a population of 324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53969

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 $183,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $71,389. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53969 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

324
population
0.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53969 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53969

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City Status
Wyocena Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 324
Population density 531 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 021
Geography
Land area 0.61 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 43.4961
Longitude -89.3081
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 41.1% 34.5% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 36.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 24.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 4.3% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

324
Population
531
People per sq mi
56.0
Median age
$71,389
Median household income
$27,680
Per capita income
$183,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
86
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
5–9
5
8
10–14
9
7
15–19
8
13
20–24
14
6
25–34
6
15
35–44
17
22
45–54
25
8
55–59
9
9
60–64
11
15
65–74
18
22
75–84
24
23
85+
25
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183811.7%
18 and over28688.3%
65 and over12739.2%
Median age56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Two or more races 2.2%
GroupCount%
White31797.8%
Two or more races72.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.1% 34.5% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 36.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 15.8% 24.4% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 4.3% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 1.9%
$15k–$25k 6.5%
$35k–$50k 14.8%
$50k–$75k 30.6%
$75k–$100k 29.6%
$100k–$150k 5.6%
$150k–$200k 5.6%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k1.9%
$15k–$25k6.5%
$35k–$50k14.8%
$50k–$75k30.6%
$75k–$100k29.6%
$100k–$150k5.6%
$150k–$200k5.6%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$71,389

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 28.4%
$150k–$200k 40.7%
$200k–$300k 19.8%
$300k–$500k 11.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$183,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied75.0%
Renter occupied25.0%
Vacant4.4%
Single-family detached82.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.12

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20091.8%
1990–19991.8%
1980–19892.7%
1970–197917.7%
1960–196923.0%
1950–195911.5%
1940–19497.1%
1939 or earlier32.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.4%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms48.7%
4 bedrooms9.7%
5+ bedrooms6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle25.9%
2 vehicles43.5%
3 or more30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.4%
Electricity19.4%
Propane / LP gas8.3%
Wood1.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4743.5%
Cohabiting couple109.3%
Male householder, no spouse2825.9%
Female householder, no spouse2321.3%
Households with children under 182422.2%
Households with seniors (65+)3936.1%
Average household size2.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.9%12.4%
Married37.5%35.4%
Separated0.0%4.3%
Widowed1.5%34.8%
Divorced19.1%13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.9%
HS graduate 41.2%
Some college, no degree 20.0%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 3.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.5%
Bachelor's or higher14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool24.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school2148.8%
High school1534.9%
College / grad school511.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.7%
Manufacturing 16.5%
Education & healthcare 16.5%
Construction 13.4%
Public administration 8.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.9%
Other services 7.1%
Finance & real estate 5.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.1%
Professional & management 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.8%
Service18.1%
Sales & office26.8%
Natural resources & construction7.9%
Production & transportation20.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector74.8%
Government15.0%
Self-employed10.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.5%
Carpool3.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.5%
Work from home13.7%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)30.5

Poverty

All people 14.8%
Under 18 years 5.3%
18 and over 16.8%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.1%
Retirement income18.5%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP16.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure39.7%
High cholesterol38.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease10.1%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease8.1%
Cancer11.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.0%
Binge drinking18.9%
No physical activity24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.6%
Depression18.3%
Fair or poor health14.7%
Poor mental health11.7%
Poor physical health11.3%
No health insurance10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.3%
Visited dentist70.2%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans186.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.5%
Public insurance33.2%
No insurance5.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only324100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)324100.0%
Born in same state32199.1%
Born in different state26280.9%
Foreign born30.9%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish4313.3%
Italian3510.8%
French3310.2%
AncestryCount%
Arab237.1%
German10.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.3%
Internet access96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53969

What city is ZIP code 53969 in?

ZIP code 53969 is primarily assigned to Wyocena, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53969 in?

ZIP code 53969 falls within Columbia County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53969 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 53969 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53969?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 53969 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 53969 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53969?

The median home value in ZIP code 53969 is $183,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 53969 in?

ZIP code 53969 observes the CST timezone.

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