| ZIP Code | 53820 |
|---|---|
| City | Potosi |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Grant County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 627 ft |
| Latitude | 42.699772 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.701468 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 673 (42%) |
| Some College | 164 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 214 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 187 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 353 (22%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,750 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,600 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $786/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,076 |
| Vacant Units | 126 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,076 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 126 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 53820 is located in Potosi, Wisconsin, within Grant County. With a population of 2,472, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 53820 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53820 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $203,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $786 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 53820 is primarily White (94.30%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53820 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 53820 in Potosi, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,472 residents, a median household income of $73,750, and a median home value of $203,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.