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Population and households in ZIP 53538
Household size in ZIP 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53538 are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, ZIP 53538 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 53538: 7.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53538
Renters in ZIP 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.7% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 53538 own their homes; 25.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in ZIP 53538 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53538 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $794 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $882 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,032 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$263 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 53538 runs $1,032 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $263 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 53538
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 53538 than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.3% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 53538 is close to the national rate: 90.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 53538
| Period | ZIP 53538 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 53538 than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 53538 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 53538 | 2.32 | 44.2 | 7.4% | 25.8% | 5.3% | 1972 | $1,032 | 26.8% | 90.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 53549 | 2.27 | 43.5 | 10.3% | 27.8% | 7.0% | 1970 | $1,049 | 21.6% | 92.3% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 53190 | 2.26 | 30.0 | 6.6% | 53.2% | 12.6% | 1981 | $1,098 | 35.7% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 53523 | 2.44 | 48.3 | 6.4% | 16.6% | 8.9% | 1977 | $1,323 | 40.6% | 96.5% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 53137 | 2.41 | 47.3 | 4.2% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 1980 | $1,232 | 28.0% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 53038 | 2.67 | 37.8 | 6.5% | 19.4% | 1.3% | 1992 | $1,208 | 30.1% | 94.5% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 53551 | 2.54 | 42.1 | 7.1% | 25.3% | 13.3% | 1975 | $1,180 | 45.0% | 95.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 53534 | 2.54 | 42.2 | 10.8% | 20.9% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,075 | 30.7% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 53156 | 2.56 | 40.8 | 4.4% | 21.0% | 9.3% | 1966 | $913 | 26.6% | 92.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 53178 | 2.43 | 47.6 | 2.9% | 22.8% | 7.6% | 1977 | $951 | 28.3% | 93.5% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 53531 | 2.60 | 38.6 | 9.1% | 17.0% | 2.0% | 1986 | $1,112 | 37.3% | 95.8% | 1.3% |
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 53538. 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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