| City: | Dickeyville, Wisconsin |
| County: | Grant County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:27:19 AM |
| Population: | 1,041 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.6292, -90.5921 |
| Land Area: | 2.478 sq mi |
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Dickeyville is a small community in Grant County, Wisconsin, with 1,041 residents spread across 1.3 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method anywhere in the area. Despite having street addresses on record for 34 different streets, actual mail delivery works exclusively through PO Boxes.
The Dickeyville post office maintains 458 PO Boxes for 473 households. That's an adoption rate of 97%, near-universal reliance. With no city carrier routes and only two rural routes serving the area, residents must collect their mail at the post office. It isn't a matter of preference. It's the only option.
The community has typical small-town demographics: median age 42.1 years, 74% homeownership rate, and a median household income of $67,500. Most residents (97%) are white, with a small Hispanic population of 150 people (14%). About 20% of workers work from home, and many commute for employment. Local businesses include 31 establishments employing 223 people.
Street names follow a traditional numbered grid pattern mixed with local family names. The busiest delivery addresses include W Main St (26 records), Rosalyn Ave (18 records), and S Main St (13 records). Many addresses include secondary units (APT, LOWR, UPPR, REAR), indicating multi-unit buildings in this compact village layout.
Standard format:
[Name]
PO Box [number]
Dickeyville, WI 53808Street addresses exist for reference purposes but don't receive carrier delivery. All mail goes to PO Boxes.
Traditional small-town grid with Main Street as the central corridor, mixed with streets named after local families (Rosalyn, Splinter, Droessler). Many addresses include secondary units (APT, LOWR, UPPR, REAR) indicating multi-unit buildings.
ZIP Code 53808 has 1,041 residents and 473 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,041Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 905Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 420.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,913Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 473Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $193,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 996 | 927 | 1,069 | 1,007 | 1,155 | 1,145 | 1,201 | 1,227 | 1,226 | 971 | 974 | 936 | 934 | 905 |
| Decennial Census | 1,049 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,041 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.1
Male Median Age: 40.7
Female Median Age: 44.2
| 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 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 37 | 43 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 36 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 9 |
| Female | 28 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 46 | 36 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 30 | 36 | 18 | 26 | 14 |
| Total | 55 | 47 | 53 | 53 | 67 | 86 | 78 | 58 | 67 | 54 | 65 | 61 | 75 | 62 | 55 | 36 | 46 | 23 |
| White: | 1,010 | 97.02% |
| Black: | 10 | 0.96% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 1.06% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.10% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.29% |
| Total: | 1,041 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 517 | 49.66% | 40.7 years |
| Females: | 524 | 50.34% | 44.2 years |
| Total: | 1,041 | 100% | 42.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 885 | 97.79% |
| 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: | 20 | 2.21% |
| Total Population: | 905 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 885 | 97.79% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 20 | 2.21% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,913, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $22,558 (46.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,080. Family households earn a median of $105,227 versus $39,688 for nonfamily households (a difference of $65,539). By gender, male median income is $69,531 and female is $45,982, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,549 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.8%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.8%).
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 | $48,355 | $48,125 | $51,190 | $50,385 | $51,042 | $50,288 | $54,779 | $55,000 | $55,833 | $53,125 | $60,313 | $65,282 | $67,500 | $70,913 |
| Median Family Income | $60,500 | $61,250 | $63,750 | $61,771 | $60,259 | $60,547 | $62,917 | $58,438 | $65,694 | $67,000 | $72,969 | $76,875 | $98,750 | $105,227 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,313 | $25,833 | $25,433 | $26,111 | $27,353 | $28,409 | $35,481 | $38,000 | $38,333 | $33,409 | $38,646 | $39,545 | $38,889 | $39,688 |
| Median Male Income | $31,509 | $37,917 | $40,833 | $41,089 | $41,750 | $44,583 | $49,167 | $47,250 | $52,308 | $59,583 | $62,500 | $66,818 | $68,050 | $69,531 |
| Median Female Income | $26,591 | $27,500 | $27,426 | $27,228 | $26,167 | $27,212 | $28,889 | $30,521 | $32,083 | $33,235 | $37,596 | $41,667 | $43,500 | $45,982 |
| Employed: | 507 | 69.26% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 0.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 221 | 30.19% |
| Total: | 732 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 156 | 30.77% |
| Service: | 72 | 14.20% |
| Sales and Office: | 121 | 23.87% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 32 | 6.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 126 | 24.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 507 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $193,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $73,800 (61.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,900. The median gross rent is $712, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $224 (45.90%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.60% (47.31% with a mortgage, 52.69% free-and-clear) and renters 31.40% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.01%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $119,600 | $126,200 | $129,100 | $136,300 | $139,600 | $141,700 | $139,600 | $139,800 | $144,500 | $143,100 | $150,000 | $167,300 | $183,200 | $193,400 |
| Less than $500: | 19 | 15.97% |
| $500 to $999: | 81 | 68.07% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 5.88% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 12 | 10.08% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $488 | $554 | $578 | $597 | $682 | $668 | $668 | $639 | $697 | $713 | $672 | $722 | $699 | $712 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 123 | 32.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 137 | 36.15% |
| Renter Occupied: | 119 | 31.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 379 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 379 | 94.99% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 20 | 5.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 399 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 297 | 74.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 102 | 25.56% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 399 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.60% 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 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 5.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.60 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 elementary (49.15%). College enrollment is 23.73%, 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: | 15 | 2.20% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 1.02% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 310 | 45.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 79 | 11.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 97 | 14.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 148 | 21.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 3.95% |
| Total: | 683 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 661 | 96.78% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 175 | 25.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 778 | 71.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 282 | 25.80% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 3.02% |
| Total: | 1,093 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,060 | 96.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
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 | 6.78% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 7.91% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 87 | 49.15% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 22 | 12.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 42 | 23.73% |
| Total: | 177 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 26 | 14.69% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 123 | 69.49% |
ZIP Code 53808 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 30 business establishments, employing about 221 people with an annual payroll of $8,684,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 587Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 30Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,818,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,684,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 221Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53808 is located in Grant County, Wisconsin, within the Platteville, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38420) and Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 51,208 people, about 2.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 53808. It covers 2.478 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Platteville, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 51,208Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.478 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: | 5520175Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Dickeyville village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53808 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.