| ZIP Code | 53125 |
|---|---|
| City | Fontana |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Walworth County |
| Area Code | 262 |
| Elevation | 923 ft |
| Latitude | 42.545706 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.561668 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55127 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.0% ▲ 73% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 171 (12.1%) |
| Some College | 96 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 200 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 106 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 841 (59.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,750 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $576,500 ▲ 107% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,375/mo ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,254 |
| Vacant Units | 1,460 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,254 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,460 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 53125 is located in Fontana, Wisconsin, within Walworth County. With a population of 1,817, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.6 years. Economically, 53125 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53125 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $576,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,375 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 53125 is primarily White (94.61%). Residents are highly educated — 67.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53125 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 53125 in Fontana, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,817 residents, a median household income of $108,750, and a median home value of $576,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.