Zip code 53021: Fredonia, Wisconsin
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 53021
53021 is a small-town zip code in Fredonia, Wisconsin (Ozaukee County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 4,537 people live here, or 136 per square mile. The median resident is 39.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $89,779 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $315,800, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,005 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.3 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and construction and repair.
How 53021 compares
- 78thU.S. 65.2% · WI 67.8%425th of 759 in WI
- Per capita income$45,05663rdU.S. $44,673 · WI $43,373202nd of 761 in WI
- 63rdU.S. 17.2% · WI 18.5%494th of 762 in WI
- Median household income$89,77962ndU.S. $80,734 · WI $77,485178th of 753 in WI
- 62ndU.S. 5.2% · WI 3.2%75th of 759 in WI
- Median age39.956thU.S. 38.9 · WI 40.2559th of 761 in WI
- Broadband access92.5%53rdU.S. 91% · WI 90.3%166th of 759 in WI
- 51stU.S. 10% · WI 8.5%450th of 759 in WI
- Median earnings per worker$47,77449thU.S. $49,666 · WI $49,690399th of 758 in WI
- Housing vacancy6.3%47thU.S. 10.1% · WI 10.8%485th of 759 in WI
- Median home value$315,80046thU.S. $332,700 · WI $266,500141st of 753 in WI
- Veterans5.3%43rdU.S. 6.2% · WI 6.2%588th of 762 in WI
- Average commute24.3 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · WI 22.2 min381st of 753 in WI
- 33rdU.S. 3.8% · WI 3.3%299th of 759 in WI
- Poverty rate7.8%30thU.S. 12.5% · WI 10.6%422nd of 759 in WI
- 30thU.S. 35.7% · WI 33.4%382nd of 762 in WI
- Residents under 1818.8%23rdU.S. 22% · WI 21.4%512th of 762 in WI
- 23rdU.S. 9.7% · WI 10.1%535th of 759 in WI
- Median gross rent$1,00522ndU.S. $1,413 · WI $1,087239th of 706 in WI
- Work from home7.4%19thU.S. 15.1% · WI 13.1%628th of 759 in WI
- 19thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · WI 0.444442nd of 758 in WI
- 17thU.S. 14.1% · WI 5.2%259th of 762 in WI
- Population density136/sq mi16thU.S. 95/sq mi · WI 109/sq mi254th of 762 in WI
- Diversity index20.413thU.S. 61.4 · WI 37.1285th of 762 in WI
- Population4,5377thU.S. 334,922,499 · WI 5,914,872288th of 762 in WI
- Uninsured rate1.5%3rdStrengthU.S. 8.4% · WI 5.2%697th of 759 in WI
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · WI 43.7%646th of 751 in WI
- 2ndU.S. 14.5% · WI 12.9%727th of 759 in WI
| Measure | 53021 | Ozaukee | WI | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in WI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rate | 80% | 72.9% | 67.8% | 65.2% | 425th of 759 | |
| Per capita income | $45,056 | $59,040 | $43,373 | $44,673 | 202nd of 761 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.4% | 21.6% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 494th of 762 | |
| Median household income | $89,779 | $96,996 | $77,485 | $80,734 | 178th of 753 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 2.8% | 3.2% | 5.2% | 75th of 759 | |
| Median age | 39.9 | 43.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 | 559th of 761 | |
| Broadband access | 92.5% | 93.5% | 90.3% | 91% | 166th of 759 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.4% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 10% | 450th of 759 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,774 | $58,783 | $49,690 | $49,666 | 399th of 758 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.3% | 3.9% | 10.8% | 10.1% | 485th of 759 | |
| Median home value | $315,800 | $390,200 | $266,500 | $332,700 | 141st of 753 | |
| Veterans | 5.3% | 5.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 588th of 762 | |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 22.8 min | 22.2 min | 26.4 min | 381st of 753 | |
| Tech workers | 2% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 299th of 759 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.8% | 5% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 422nd of 759 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 51.2% | 33.4% | 35.7% | 382nd of 762 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.8% | 20.9% | 21.4% | 22% | 512th of 762 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.7% | 9.6% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 535th of 759 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 | $1,154 | $1,087 | $1,413 | 239th of 706 | |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 17.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% | 628th of 759 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.397 | 0.478 | 0.444 | 0.483 | 442nd of 758 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.8% | 5% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 259th of 762 | |
| Population density | 136/sq mi | 399/sq mi | 109/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 254th of 762 | |
| Diversity index | 20.4 | 20.2 | 37.1 | 61.4 | 285th of 762 | |
| Population | 4,537 | 92,966 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 | 288th of 762 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.5% | 2.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% | 697th of 759 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 19.4% | 43.4% | 43.7% | 51.1% | 646th of 751 | |
| Government workers | 6.2% | 9% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 727th of 759 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White89%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic7%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,704
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 75.7%
- Married couples
- 63%
- Living alone
- 17.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.3%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,819
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Vacant
- 6.3%
- Median year built
- 1970
- Median rooms
- 6.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 19.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 11.3%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 53021 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $71,188 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,732 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,174 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $82,426 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $42,411 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6.2%
- Households with broadband
- 92.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 67.3%
- No internet access
- 4.9%
- Without health insurance
- 1.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Fredonia
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Ozaukee County
- Center point
- 43.4947° N, 88.0093° W
- Land area
- 33 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
53021 spans 3 counties
- Ozaukee County81% of land
- Washington County18% of land
- Sheboygan County1% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fredonia5% of zip
- Waubeka (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 53021
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53075 | Random Lake, WI | 4.9 mi | $93,750 |
| 53060 | Newburg, WI · PO box | 5 mi | — |
| 53080 | Saukville, WI | 6.3 mi | $80,360 |
| 53004 | Belgium, WI | 6.5 mi | $84,821 |
| 53074 | Port Washington, WI | 7.5 mi | $79,423 |
| 53001 | Adell, WI | 8.2 mi | $92,294 |
| 53090 | West Bend, WI | 8.4 mi | $86,152 |
| 53040 | Kewaskum, WI | 9.4 mi | $96,096 |
| 53013 | Cedar Grove, WI | 9.5 mi | $84,375 |
| 53095 | West Bend, WI | 11 mi | $80,830 |
| 53031 | Hingham, WI | 11 mi | — |
| 53093 | Waldo, WI | 11 mi | $101,429 |
Zip codes like 53021 elsewhere
Questions about 53021
What city is zip code 53021?
53021 is assigned to Fredonia, Wisconsin. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 53021 in?
53021 is mostly in Ozaukee County, but it extends into 2 other counties.
What is the population of 53021?
About 4,537 people live in 53021, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 53021 in?
53021 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 53021?
The median household income in 53021 is $89,779.
What zip codes are near 53021?
The closest zip codes to 53021 are 53075, 53060, 53080, 53004, 53074.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 53021, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.