City

Beaver Dam, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dodge County  ·  Wisconsin

👥22,956Population
💰$72,704Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$212,200Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic8.9%
Black1.7%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.4%)
HS Graduate5,854 (36.3%)
Some College1,777 (11%)
Associates2,011 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,965 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree4,457 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 11%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College11.0%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,704 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,200 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$932/mo
Total Housing Units11,001
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Beaver Dam, WI

Beaver Dam is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dodge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,956 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Beaver Dam is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,704 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Beaver Dam is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $932 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beaver Dam is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.41%).

Beaver Dam, WI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Beaver Dam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53916 22,956 $72,704 $212,200 $932 4.1% 39.8% 63.7%