City

Waupun, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dodge County  ·  Wisconsin

👥13,927Population
💰$73,945Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$182,900Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.6% Female 38.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.6%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 8.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.7%Race
White79.6%
Hispanic8.7%
Black8.2%
Asian0.9%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
32%
45–64
24%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,734 (41.1%)
Some College1,604 (17.7%)
Associates1,191 (13.1%)
Bachelors1,028 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree1,491 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College17.7%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.7%Renter: 30.3%Tenure
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,945 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,900 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units4,807
Vacant Units238

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Waupun, WI

Waupun is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dodge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,927 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Waupun is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,945 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Waupun is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waupun is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waupun
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53963 13,927 $73,945 $182,900 $839 3.1% 27.7% 69.7%