City

Fort Atkinson, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Wisconsin

👥18,604Population
💰$80,784Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$228,200Median Home Value▼ 18% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic10.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma324 (2.5%)
HS Graduate4,208 (32.3%)
Some College1,615 (12.4%)
Associates1,861 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,474 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree3,538 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,784 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$228,200 ▼ 18% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units8,444
Vacant Units588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Fort Atkinson, WI

Fort Atkinson is a city in Wisconsin, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,604 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Fort Atkinson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,784 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Atkinson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $228,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Atkinson is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.77%).

Fort Atkinson, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Fort Atkinson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53538 18,604 $80,784 $228,200 $967 3.3% 38.5% 75.5%