ZIP Code 53913 in Baraboo, WI

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Baraboo, Wisconsin
Names to Avoid:
West Baraboo
Counties:Sauk County[Primary]
Columbia County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:51:23 PM
Population:21,046 [See All]
Area Codes:353 / 608
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:43.4653, -89.7588
Land Area:138.916 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 53913 has 21,046 residents and 8,999 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.7%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:21,046Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:21,342Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:22,613Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:151.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$73,856Source: Census ACS
Households:8,999Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$214,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.30Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19,68520,15919,93719,98120,60520,48620,31920,52820,79920,53421,28721,34621,342
Decennial Census19,881------------------21,046------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41

Male Median Age: 39.7

Female Median Age: 42.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male601612679616581634763736581664650744663612543313190184
Female555594653590588653735673622563665777725675570422280340
Total1,1561,2061,3321,2061,1691,2871,4981,4091,2031,2271,3151,5211,3881,2871,113735470524
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:18,46587.38%
Black:2611.24%
Hispanic:*1,1965.66%
Asian:1750.83%
American Indian:4752.25%
Hawaiian:70.03%
Other:5522.61%
Total:21,131100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,36649.25%39.7 years
Females:10,68050.75%42.3 years
Total:21,046100%41.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,45095.82%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1570.74%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3231.51%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4123.44%
Total Population:21,342100%
Total Native Population:20,60796.56%
Total Foreign-born Population:7353.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $73,856, which is generally lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $24,463 (49.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,373. Family households earn a median of $94,732 versus $45,095 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,637). By gender, male median income is $60,901 and female is $49,215, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,686 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.3%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$49,393$49,096$48,276$46,003$44,223$47,519$48,556$50,309$53,483$56,809$62,514$68,335$73,856
Median Family Income$63,373$63,694$64,100$59,418$56,912$61,985$63,742$67,062$68,963$73,234$79,438$89,308$94,732
Median NonFamily Income$27,054$27,495$28,454$29,408$28,639$28,276$28,649$28,828$29,849$30,025$33,417$40,198$45,095
Median Male Income$44,031$44,700$43,326$42,853$42,573$43,341$44,859$45,488$48,649$48,447$51,020$56,916$60,901
Median Female Income$31,976$32,227$33,435$34,455$33,777$34,241$35,579$36,842$38,015$40,598$43,163$46,325$49,215
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:11,59066.09%
Unemployed:3642.08%
Not In Labor Force:5,58231.83%
Total:17,536100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,05835.01%
Service:1,87816.20%
Sales and Office:2,53821.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9318.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,18518.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,590100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $214,500, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $62,800 (41.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,400. The median gross rent is $951, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $217 (29.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $139. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.40% (62.99% with a mortgage, 37.01% free-and-clear) and renters 30.60% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.59%, which is much lower than the state rate (11.08%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$151,700$152,700$151,300$152,500$151,700$156,200$161,300$163,600$167,100$167,400$172,200$205,900$214,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2939.92%
$500 to $999:1,32744.94%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,06135.93%
$1,500 to $1,999:1103.73%
$2,000 to $2,499:70.24%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:561.90%
No Rent:993.35%
Total:2,953100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$734$740$743$726$711$730$753$786$812$818$855$907$951
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,21943.72%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,47925.69%
Renter Occupied:2,95330.60%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,651100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,65192.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7937.59%
Total Housing Units:10,444100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,70364.18%
Multi-Family Units:2,66925.56%
Other Units:1,07210.26%
Total Housing Units:10,444100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 94.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.11%). College enrollment is 23.42%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2511.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6364.13%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,76130.90%
Some college, no degree:3,47422.55%
Associate's degree:2,30814.98%
Bachelor's degree:2,73617.76%
Graduate or professional degree:1,2418.05%
Total:15,407100%
High school or higher:14,52094.24%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,97725.81%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:16,09366.40%
Public Insurance:7,24829.90%
No Insurance:8963.70%
Total:24,237100%
Has Health Insurance:23,34196.30%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.7%7.6%8.4%9.1%11.4%8.3%9.4%8.6%8.0%5.9%6.1%5.1%4.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2886.73%
Kindergarten:2936.84%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,80342.11%
High school (grades 9-12):89520.90%
College or graduate school:1,00323.42%
Total:4,282100%
Early Childhood:58113.57%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,99169.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 53913 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 621 business establishments, employing about 10,039 people with an annual payroll of $500,391,000. USPS data shows 9,832 residential mailboxes and 698 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:9,832Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:698Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,796Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,012Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,208Source: USPS
# of Businesses:621Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$117,233,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$500,391,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:10,039Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 53913 is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, within the Baraboo, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12660) and Wisconsin's 2nd and 6th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 65,759 people, about 32.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 53913. It covers 138.916 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.81 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Baraboo, WISource: Census
CBSA Number:12660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:65,759Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:138.916 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:3.81 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4536.69, 4918.39 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5504625Source: Census
Place Name:Baraboo city; WisconsinSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


53916 | | 53911

Schools in ZIP Code 53913


ZIP Code 53913 is in the Baraboo School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Jack Young Middle 1531 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
Baraboo High 1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
East Elementary 815 6th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
Willson Elementary 146 Berkley Blvd
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
Al Behrman Elementary 400 Mulberry St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
West Elementary-Kindergarten Center 707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
Belc--Renewal Head Start 707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
Baraboo Early Learning Cooperative 707 Center St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Baraboo School District
St John's Lutheran School 515 5th St
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Private School
Community Christian School Of Baraboo E12654 County Road T
Baraboo, WI 53913
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 53913


Panache Academy Of Beauty 1120 Zap Drive
Baraboo, WI 53913-2596
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Madison 7021 Tree Lane
Madison, WI 53717
Type: Post Secondary
East-West Healing Arts Institute 6425 Normandy Lane
Madison, WI 53719-1133
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Beauty Professionals 6414 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719
Type: Post Secondary
Madison Area Technical College 1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704-2599
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Wisconsin-System Administration 1220 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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