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Population and households in ZIP 53948
Household size in ZIP 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.32 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 53948 are small: just 2.15 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 2.47 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 22 have smaller households.
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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 53948 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 19 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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 53948 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 53948
Renters in ZIP 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.4% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 53948 rent their homes (27.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 50.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 2.0 points from 2006–10, 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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 53948: 14.6% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, as it has 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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 53948 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center 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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $631 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $689 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $782 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $985 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$354 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 53948 costs $985 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $354 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest 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 53948
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 53948: 18.3% 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 3.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 24 of the 270 Wisconsin ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.5% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 53948 have finished high school as nationally: 89.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wisconsin overall (93.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 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 53948
| Period | ZIP 53948 | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 53948 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 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 53948 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 53948 | 2.15 | 49.3 | 8.8% | 27.4% | 14.6% | 1975 | $985 | 18.3% | 89.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 53950 | 2.14 | 47.6 | 7.6% | 21.7% | 23.2% | 1982 | $818 | 18.1% | 90.7% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 53944 | 2.40 | 44.0 | 8.4% | 17.8% | 21.2% | 1991 | $1,125 | 14.7% | 91.9% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 53929 | 2.45 | 41.8 | 10.0% | 17.8% | 13.6% | 1959 | $795 | 17.7% | 89.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 54637 | 2.56 | 33.1 | 11.5% | 26.3% | 8.0% | 1972 | $813 | 13.9% | 91.2% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 53962 | 2.49 | 44.6 | 7.4% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 1974 | $775 | 16.4% | 90.1% | 0.2% |
| ZIP 53968 | 2.73 | 39.6 | 9.4% | 13.4% | 14.8% | 1972 | $860 | 20.0% | 88.3% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 54638 | 2.94 | 35.7 | 6.2% | 16.8% | 12.1% | 1977 | $630 | 17.7% | 83.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 53936 | 2.16 | 54.4 | 8.5% | 9.1% | 44.4% | 1986 | $888 | 12.2% | 87.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 53965 | 2.27 | 45.2 | 6.2% | 26.7% | 24.7% | 1986 | $1,004 | 22.3% | 93.3% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 54634 | 2.95 | 37.2 | 5.4% | 21.0% | 15.6% | 1975 | $701 | 18.8% | 83.9% | 3.2% |
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 53948. 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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