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Household size in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53185 run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.70, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.4 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53185 skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 23 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.8% of households in ZIP 53185, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 53185
Renters in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 53185 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over three in ten owners (31.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 53185 than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 53185 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $978 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,058 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$378 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 53185 pays $1,356 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Wisconsin overall ($1,139). Rent has climbed $378 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 53185
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 53185 as nationally: 33.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 53185: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 53185
| Period | ZIP 53185 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 53185 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 53185 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 53185 | 2.43 | 48.4 | 4.8% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 1985 | $1,356 | 33.3% | 96.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 53167 | 2.30 | 48.9 | 9.6% | 21.4% | 15.4% | 1978 | $997 | 32.4% | 98.0% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 53103 | 2.41 | 49.0 | 2.3% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 1977 | $1,206 | 42.7% | 96.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53139 | 2.42 | 50.7 | 5.2% | 10.2% | 9.3% | 1975 | $1,365 | 29.2% | 92.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 53149 | 2.66 | 43.8 | 4.3% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 1985 | $1,258 | 38.9% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 53105 | 2.46 | 44.6 | 10.2% | 25.9% | 10.9% | 1975 | $1,209 | 28.9% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 53182 | 2.49 | 45.8 | 11.0% | 35.1% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,271 | 27.9% | 94.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 53120 | 2.45 | 44.7 | 9.1% | 21.0% | 10.6% | 1980 | $1,275 | 35.0% | 95.7% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 53126 | 2.52 | 46.5 | 6.4% | 12.7% | 3.3% | 1974 | $1,392 | 37.3% | 94.9% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 53132 | 2.55 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 1987 | $1,433 | 44.9% | 95.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 53108 | 2.31 | 47.9 | 6.1% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 1970 | $1,720 | 19.4% | 88.8% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 53185. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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