Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 827 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,658 (32%) |
| Some College | 6,458 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 7,550 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 5,963 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,616 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,974 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $257,592 ▼ 8% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,016/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 33,083 |
| Vacant Units | 1,958 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Jefferson County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 76,790 residents. With a median age of 42.45, it is a middle-aged county.
Jefferson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,973 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the national average.
Housing in Jefferson County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $257,592 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,016. Homeownership rates are high at 73.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (87.26%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Jefferson County, WI is a middle-income area in Wisconsin. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53538 | Fort Atkinson | 18,604 | $80,784 | $228,200 | $967 | 3.3% | 38.5% |
| 53137 | Helenville | 1,605 | $111,346 | $328,900 | — | 0.6% | 44.6% |
| 53036 | Ixonia | 3,483 | $94,231 | $347,100 | $1,151 | 1.9% | 52.6% |
| 53549 | Jefferson | 9,901 | $78,058 | $247,200 | $1,035 | 3.6% | 36.0% |
| 53038 | Johnson Creek | 4,319 | $93,333 | $298,700 | $1,147 | 1.8% | 45.1% |
| 53551 | Lake Mills | 9,485 | $89,841 | $322,700 | $1,089 | 0.6% | 53.7% |
| 53156 | Palmyra | 3,314 | $83,413 | $235,700 | $768 | 2.1% | 30.5% |
| 53178 | Sullivan | 2,741 | $94,522 | $337,800 | $847 | 2.1% | 35.7% |
| 53594 | Waterloo | 5,187 | $80,000 | $236,900 | $990 | 0.9% | 30.9% |
| 53094 | Watertown | 18,151 | $71,973 | $223,900 | $1,039 | 5.6% | 35.1% |