| City: | Gotham, Wisconsin |
| County: | Richland County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:26:04 AM |
| Population: | 125 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.2213, -90.2941 |
| Land Area: | 0.076 sq mi |
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Gotham is a tiny village in Richland County, Wisconsin, with just 125 residents spread across 50 households. This isn't Gotham City from the comics. It's a quiet rural community where 88% of residents are White, with a median age of 40.5 years. The village covers only 0.07 square miles, making it one of the smallest ZIP code territories in Wisconsin.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere in the area. The Gotham post office maintains 55 PO Boxes for 50 local households, resulting in an adoption rate of 1.1. That slightly elevated rate means the post office serves a few addresses beyond the immediate village boundaries. Two rural carrier routes (R routes) operate from this ZIP, delivering to addresses outside the village proper, but all mail is processed through the PO Box system.
The village preserves a numbered street grid typical of 19th-century Midwestern towns. Streets include 1st Street, 2nd Street, and 3rd Street, along with Fulton Street (5 delivery points) and McNurlin Street (4 delivery points). State Highway 60 and US Highway 14 pass through, connecting Gotham to larger communities. With only 3 business establishments employing 44 workers, most residents commute elsewhere for work. Transportation and warehousing accounts for 57% of the workforce, likely reflecting jobs in nearby distribution centers or trucking.
Median household income sits at $54,167, with per capita income of $22,943. Median home values are $112,500, and median rent is $1,081. Most housing was built before 1939 (56 of 55 total units, indicating overlap in survey data), giving the village a historic character. Only 4.2% of adults have bachelor's degrees, well below state and national averages. Everyone living here was born in the United States, and there are no veterans in the population.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Gotham, WI 53540Street addresses cannot be used for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Numbered streets (1st, 2nd, 3rd) reflect traditional Midwestern town planning, while State Highway 60 and US Highway 14 provide regional connections.
ZIP Code 53540 has 125 residents and 50 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.0%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 125Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 112Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,644.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,458Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $127,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 259 | 154 | 210 | 229 | 222 | 222 | 276 | 205 | 203 | 231 | 157 | 121 | 129 | 112 |
| Decennial Census | 169 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 125 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 44.3
Female Median Age: 36.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| White: | 110 | 93.22% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 4.24% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.85% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.69% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 61 | 48.80% | 44.3 years |
| Females: | 64 | 51.20% | 36.5 years |
| Total: | 125 | 100% | 40.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 112 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 112 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,458, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $23,958 (63.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,625. Family households earn a median of $81,667 versus $50,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,042). By gender, male median income is $48,646 and female is $47,625, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,021 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.0%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (52.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,500 | $43,750 | $45,938 | $42,604 | $44,063 | $55,069 | $36,364 | $36,136 | $35,833 | $38,438 | $40,625 | $55,000 | $54,167 | $61,458 |
| Median Family Income | $34,813 | $41,932 | $45,625 | $55,972 | $56,691 | $60,417 | $59,861 | $63,333 | $61,944 | $66,250 | $71,250 | $90,104 | $79,167 | $81,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $62,813 | $51,250 | $35,417 | $25,000 | $25,536 | $25,179 | $25,682 | $27,667 | $20,278 | $21,607 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $0 | $50,625 |
| Median Male Income | $46,250 | $65,313 | $47,031 | $48,462 | $48,295 | $40,833 | $47,500 | $43,750 | $43,333 | $41,364 | $40,938 | $46,771 | $46,146 | $48,646 |
| Median Female Income | $21,250 | $29,167 | $36,250 | $24,750 | $40,441 | $40,139 | $31,806 | $31,250 | $43,056 | $40,556 | $0 | $45,682 | $45,125 | $47,625 |
| Employed: | 57 | 57.00% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 12.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 31 | 31.00% |
| Total: | 100 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 19.30% |
| Service: | 6 | 10.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 5.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 30 | 52.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 57 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $127,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $39,200 (44.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $585 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $619. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,300 | $96,300 | $86,400 | $85,200 | $76,700 | $72,500 | $68,300 | $60,600 | $82,500 | $93,600 | $0 | $81,700 | $112,500 | $127,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 17 | 85.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $585 | $565 | $448 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $619 | $676 | $933 | $1,063 | $1,081 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 44.68% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 6 | 12.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 42.55% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 47 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 15.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (48.00%). College enrollment is 28.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 2.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 52 | 65.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 18.75% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 7.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 6.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 78 | 97.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 6.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 78 | 59.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 52 | 39.39% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 1.52% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 130 | 98.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.7% | 7.3% | 5.4% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.6% | 15.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 12 | 48.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 24.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 28.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12 | 48.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 24.00% |
ZIP Code 53540 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 606Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53540 is located in Richland County, Wisconsin, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 53540. It covers 0.076 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.076 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 11111.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5529950Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Gotham CDP; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53540 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.