ZIP Code 53538 -- Fort atkinson, WI

Jefferson | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
18,813
Unknown
Median Income
$82,783
Home Value
$245,900
Median Rent
$955
Median Age
44.60
Diversity Index
39.30
Low
Cost of Living
84.5
below average
Unemployment
3.8%

About ZIP Code 53538

ZIP code 53538 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin is a unknown area with a population of 18,813. The median household income is $82,783, which is This is 10% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $245,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3x . The cost of living is below average with an index of 84.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.60 years. Approximately 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Jefferson, WI.

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Population & Age

Total Population
18,813
Median Age
44.60
Male Population
9,526
50.6%
Female Population
9,287
49.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
39.30 Low
White
86.1%
Black or African American
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
12.1%
Asian
0.5%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Other Race
7.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$82,783
Mean Household Income
$97,577
Per Capita Income
$41,516
Below Poverty Line
6.7%

This is 10% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$245,900
Median Rent
$955
Total Housing Units
8,373
Occupied Units
7,960
Vacant Units
413
4.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1970
Owner Occupied
74.3%
Renter Occupied
25.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 74.3% Renter 25.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 8.7%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
10,382
Employment Rate
96.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
80.0%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
10.0%

Cost of Living Index

84.5
below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 53538 is 15.5% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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10.3 mi
Pop: 1,650 Income: $116,550
53551
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Pop: 9,731 Income: $94,401
53038
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12.5 mi
Pop: 4,192 Income: $96,127
53156
Palmyra, WI
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Pop: 3,232 Income: $85,313
53523
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12.8 mi
Pop: 5,074 Income: $102,188
53178
Sullivan, WI
13.7 mi
Pop: 2,497 Income: $99,875
53594
Waterloo, WI
15.0 mi
Pop: 5,199 Income: $88,390
53094
Watertown, WI
15.1 mi
Pop: 17,998 Income: $73,443
53531
Deerfield, WI
15.6 mi
Pop: 4,430 Income: $105,000
53534
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Pop: 12,241 Income: $89,045
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16.0 mi
Pop: 20,499 Income: $66,069

Other ZIP Codes in Jefferson

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
53094 Watertown 17,998 $73,443
53549 Jefferson 9,873 $80,101
53551 Lake mills 9,731 $94,401
53594 Waterloo 5,199 $88,390
53523 Cambridge 5,074 $102,188
53038 Johnson creek 4,192 $96,127

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 53538

ZIP code 53538 (Fort atkinson, WI) has a total population of 18,813 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 53538 is $82,783 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 10% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 53538 is primarily located in Fort atkinson, Wisconsin (WI). It falls within Jefferson County.

The median home value in ZIP code 53538 is $245,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $955.

The median age in ZIP code 53538 is 44.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 53538 has a cost of living index of 84.53 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 53538, 26.62% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 8.70% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 53538 is 3.76%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.96% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.