53538 ZIP Code – Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
53538 is a ZIP code serving Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin in Jefferson County with a population of approximately 18,535 residents. At $77,530, the median household income here runs near the Wisconsin average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $221,200, near the national average, with 74.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $997, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.3% is well below the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 26.2%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 44.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 53549, 53523, 53563.
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ZIP 53538 vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 53538 | WI Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18k | 7,541 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $77k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $221k | $215k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $997 | $888 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 44.9 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.2% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 53549 – Jefferson
- 53523 – Cambridge
- 53563 – Milton
- 53190 – Whitewater
- 53551 – Lake Mills
- 53137 – Helenville
- 53534 – Edgerton
- 53038 – Johnson Creek
- 53156 – Palmyra
- 53531 – Deerfield
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53549 | JEFFERSON | 9,902 | $70,438 |
| 53523 | CAMBRIDGE | 5,091 | $95,822 |
| 53563 | MILTON | 11,587 | $83,302 |
| 53190 | WHITEWATER | 20,500 | $56,923 |
| 53551 | LAKE MILLS | 9,417 | $83,795 |