ZIP Code 53803 -- Benton, WI

Lafayette | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 82.43% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,386
Unknown
Median Income
$79,545
Home Value
$163,700
Median Rent
$874
Median Age
41.20
Diversity Index
27.80
Low
Cost of Living
64.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
3.1%

About ZIP Code 53803

ZIP code 53803 in Benton, Wisconsin is a unknown area with a population of 1,386. The median household income is $79,545, which is This is 6% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $163,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 64.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.20 years. Approximately 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lafayette, WI.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,386
Median Age
41.20
Male Population
703
50.7%
Female Population
683
49.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
27.80 Low
White
89.9%
Black or African American
0.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.9%
Other Race
3.1%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$79,545
Mean Household Income
$87,352
Per Capita Income
$34,666
Below Poverty Line
8.6%

This is 6% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$163,700
Median Rent
$874
Total Housing Units
554
Occupied Units
552
Vacant Units
2
0.4% vacancy
Median Year Built
1971
Owner Occupied
82.4%
Renter Occupied
17.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 2.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 82.4% Renter 17.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 95.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
738
Employment Rate
96.9%
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
89.8%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.5%

Cost of Living Index

64.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 53803 is 35.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Lafayette

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
53530 Darlington 4,569 $69,511
53504 Argyle 2,281 $83,690
53516 Blanchardville 2,238 $85,324
53586 Shullsburg 2,211 $70,806
53510 Belmont 1,435 $82,083
53587 South wayne 1,177 $90,250

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 53803

ZIP code 53803 (Benton, WI) has a total population of 1,386 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 53803 is $79,545 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 53803 is primarily located in Benton, Wisconsin (WI). It falls within Lafayette County.

The median home value in ZIP code 53803 is $163,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $874.

The median age in ZIP code 53803 is 41.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 53803 has a cost of living index of 64.21 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 53803, 21.81% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 8.95% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 53803 is 3.12%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 5.52% 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.