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Population and households in ZIP 53821
Household size in ZIP 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.32 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53821 are small: just 2.22 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. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.29, in line with the national trend.
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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.4 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.4, ZIP 53821 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 42.3, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 53821 than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 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 53821
Renters in ZIP 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in ZIP 53821 rent their homes (28.6%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly six in ten owners (57.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, in line with the national trend.
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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.0% of the housing in ZIP 53821, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. ZIP 53821 has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin ZIP codes.
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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 53821 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $513 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $669 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $839 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 53821 runs $839 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $326 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 20.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 53821
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53821: 18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the east 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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 53821 have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 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 53821
| Period | ZIP 53821 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53821 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 53821 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 53821 | 2.22 | 47.4 | 9.1% | 28.6% | 14.0% | 1971 | $839 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 52158 | 2.02 | 55.5 | 5.0% | 24.1% | 15.7% | 1986 | $801 | 19.7% | 95.4% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 52157 | 2.08 | 49.6 | 8.5% | 24.9% | 20.5% | 1970 | $693 | 16.5% | 91.8% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 53801 | 2.45 | 50.7 | 6.6% | 17.0% | 39.4% | 1981 | $708 | 13.6% | 90.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 52146 | 1.89 | 62.7 | 1.7% | 5.1% | 63.6% | 1990 | $748 | 15.7% | 97.6% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 53817 | 2.49 | 40.2 | 12.3% | 16.6% | 15.6% | 1993 | $944 | 11.4% | 91.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 53826 | 2.59 | 36.8 | 10.8% | 22.5% | 13.7% | 1983 | $735 | 14.1% | 93.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 52159 | 2.27 | 45.3 | 5.8% | 23.7% | 12.1% | 1951 | $1,021 | 12.7% | 93.6% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 52047 | 2.15 | 45.0 | 15.4% | 27.3% | 6.9% | 1939 | $706 | 7.5% | 92.7% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 53816 | 2.63 | 41.3 | 6.1% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 1980 | $865 | 12.0% | 91.5% | 13.5% |
| ZIP 54657 | 2.44 | 45.5 | 4.8% | 19.6% | 24.9% | 1982 | $839 | 19.9% | 91.6% | 4.1% |
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 53821. 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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