| City: | Friesland, Wisconsin |
| County: | Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:27:53 AM |
| Population: | 320 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 274 / 920 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.5853, -89.0706 |
| Land Area: | 1.004 sq mi |
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Friesland is a small village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 320 residents and a PO Box Only designation. Despite the classification, the area does receive rural carrier delivery through 2 rural routes serving 46 street addresses. The post office maintains 138 PO Boxes for 130 households, a 1.06 adoption rate showing the post office serves both village residents and nearby farms.
The village's name and character trace back to Dutch immigrant settlers. Railroad Avenue appears among the street names, a remnant of the railroad era that helped establish many Wisconsin villages. Nearly all the housing stock predates World War II. Of the 137 housing units, 120 were built before 1939, giving Friesland one of the oldest housing inventories in the region.
Friesland is a working community with practical economics. Median household income sits at $76,818, above the national median, and 75% of homes are owner-occupied. Remote work has taken hold here: 22.9% of workers work from home. The village has 10 business establishments employing 259 people, a surprisingly high employment count for a place this size. That suggests Friesland serves as a modest employment center for surrounding agricultural areas.
The street grid follows a traditional pattern: Madison Street runs north-south, Winnebago Street runs east-west, with numbered streets filling in. Waupun Street points toward the larger nearby city. At 35.4 years, the median age suggests families and working-age adults rather than retirees. Only 4 housing units are classified as seasonal, confirming this isn't vacation country.
Traditional village grid with Madison Street as the main north-south axis and Winnebago Street running east-west. Railroad Avenue hints at the village's founding era.
ZIP Code 53935 has 320 residents and 130 households (average 2.46 persons per household). The median age is 35.4 years, younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.6% male and 54.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.3%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 320Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 297Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 318.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $86,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 130Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $151,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.46Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 305 | 320 | 322 | 354 | 317 | 307 | 309 | 281 | 254 | 246 | 294 | 261 | 269 | 297 |
| Decennial Census | 307 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 320 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.4
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 33
| 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 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 11 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 25 | 26 | 32 | 24 | 10 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
| White: | 289 | 88.92% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 6.77% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.54% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 2.15% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 146 | 45.63% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 174 | 54.38% | 33.0 years |
| Total: | 320 | 100% | 35.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 283 | 95.29% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.34% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 13 | 4.38% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.38% |
| Total Population: | 297 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 284 | 95.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 13 | 4.38% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $86,250, which is higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $38,750 (81.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,125. Family households earn a median of $99,583 versus $28,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,833). By gender, male median income is $64,265 and female is $48,750, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,515 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.8%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (29.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,500 | $49,063 | $49,063 | $53,750 | $49,000 | $53,333 | $51,250 | $56,042 | $58,125 | $61,458 | $65,500 | $73,125 | $76,818 | $86,250 |
| Median Family Income | $55,000 | $61,250 | $56,719 | $57,031 | $61,667 | $59,583 | $58,750 | $63,750 | $62,500 | $70,313 | $73,750 | $88,750 | $93,750 | $99,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $36,667 | $38,438 | $24,375 | $21,518 | $21,364 | $21,429 | $21,500 | $0 | $27,500 | $33,750 | $23,333 | $25,417 | $30,000 | $28,750 |
| Median Male Income | $45,089 | $45,000 | $45,208 | $44,000 | $0 | $39,167 | $41,750 | $48,125 | $50,000 | $53,750 | $58,125 | $60,139 | $62,955 | $64,265 |
| Median Female Income | $25,156 | $26,094 | $26,964 | $24,643 | $0 | $33,125 | $29,375 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $36,750 | $36,250 | $39,250 | $50,625 | $48,750 |
| Employed: | 148 | 67.27% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 4.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 62 | 28.18% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 21.62% |
| Service: | 21 | 14.19% |
| Sales and Office: | 30 | 20.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 14.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 43 | 29.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 148 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $151,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $24,100 (18.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,400. The median gross rent is $742, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $92 (14.15%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.35% (73.47% with a mortgage, 26.53% free-and-clear) and renters 17.65% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.85%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $127,200 | $129,800 | $126,000 | $118,300 | $128,900 | $122,700 | $116,000 | $120,400 | $115,900 | $111,300 | $111,600 | $145,600 | $147,200 | $151,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 52.38% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 19.05% |
| $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: | 6 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $650 | $669 | $731 | $675 | $708 | $725 | $725 | $750 | $850 | $920 | $930 | $1,042 | $738 | $742 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 72 | 60.50% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 21.85% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 17.65% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 119 | 90.15% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 9.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 118 | 89.39% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 9.85% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 132 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.00% 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 91.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.75%). College enrollment is 7.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.07% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 7.49% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 47.06% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 18.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 9.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 11.76% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 4.28% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 171 | 91.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 30 | 16.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 222 | 68.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 98 | 30.06% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 1.84% |
| Total: | 326 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 320 | 98.16% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 1.1% | 7.5% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 5 | 6.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 11.25% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 43 | 53.75% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 21.25% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 7.50% |
| Total: | 80 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 17.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 69 | 86.25% |
ZIP Code 53935 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 252 people with an annual payroll of $16,982,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 265Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,469,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,982,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 252Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53935 is located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, within the Madison, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31540) and Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 568,593 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 53935. It covers 1.004 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.011 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Madison, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 568,593Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.004 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.011 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4918.39 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5528000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Friesland village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53935 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.