| ZIP Code | 53551 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Mills |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 274/920 |
| Elevation | 882 ft |
| Latitude | 43.079479 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.916098 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.7% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 87% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,327 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 753 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 873 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 558 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,892 (45%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,841 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $322,700 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,089/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,048 |
| Vacant Units | 447 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,048 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 447 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 53551 is located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. With a population of 9,485, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 53551 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,841 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53551 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $322,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,089 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 53551 is primarily White (89.99%). Residents are well-educated — 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53551 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 53551 in Lake Mills, WI is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,485 residents, a median household income of $89,841, and a median home value of $322,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.