| City: | Lime Ridge, Wisconsin |
| County: | Sauk County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:27:58 AM |
| Population: | 121 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.4676, -90.1551 |
| Land Area: | 1.32 sq mi |
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Lime Ridge is a small rural community in Sauk County, Wisconsin, with just 121 residents. The village covers 0.65 square miles and serves as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available for this area. The post office maintains 48 PO Boxes for 42 local households, with a few extra boxes serving nearby residents or small businesses.
Despite its PO Box classification, Lime Ridge does have rural carrier delivery along two routes covering streets like Main Street, Church Street, and Maple Avenue. This combination is typical of small Wisconsin communities where rural routes provide local delivery while the PO Box infrastructure serves those who prefer box service or live just outside the delivery area.
The workforce here is unusual for a town this size. About 71 workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, suggesting proximity to a logistics corridor or distribution facility. Additionally, 35% of workers work from home, well above the national average. Median household income sits at $108,393, higher than typical for rural Wisconsin.
All 49 housing units in the ZCTA were built before 1939, giving Lime Ridge a historic small-town character. With a median age of 39.5 years and owner-occupancy rate of 79%, this is an established community of long-term residents rather than a transient population.
Mail to Lime Ridge can be addressed to either PO Box numbers or street addresses on rural routes. The preferred mailing format is:
[Name]
[PO Box or Street Address]
Lime Ridge, WI 53942Street names like Main, Church, Maple, and Center reflect classic small-town Wisconsin layout.
ZIP Code 53942 has 121 residents and 42 households (average 2.88 persons per household). The median age is 39.5 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.5% male and 45.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.3%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.8%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 121Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 235Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 91.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $112,292Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 42Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $133,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.78Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 142 | 151 | 235 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 121 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.5
Male Median Age: 40.5
Female Median Age: 37.2
| 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 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 6 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| White: | 119 | 99.17% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 66 | 54.55% | 40.5 years |
| Females: | 55 | 45.45% | 37.2 years |
| Total: | 121 | 100% | 39.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 235 | 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: | 235 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 235 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $112,292, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $112,292. Family households earn a median of $121,125 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $121,125). By gender, male median income is $44,167 and female is $43,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $417 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 73.6%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.7%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,563 | $103,500 | $108,393 | $112,292 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $105,227 | $112,750 | $109,821 | $121,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,722 | $55,833 | $42,083 | $44,167 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,500 | $47,813 | $42,125 | $43,750 |
| Employed: | 116 | 72.96% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 42 | 26.42% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 46 | 39.66% |
| Service: | 8 | 6.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 14.66% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 3.45% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 41 | 35.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 116 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $133,300, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $133,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.85% (77.08% with a mortgage, 22.92% free-and-clear) and renters 26.15% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $101,800 | $122,500 | $119,600 | $133,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 9 | 52.94% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 11.76% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 35.29% |
| $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: | 17 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $629 | $683 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 56.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 16.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 17 | 26.15% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 63 | 96.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 3.08% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, 11.40% 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 84.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). 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 (80.00%). College enrollment is 3.64%, 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: | 7 | 5.30% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 10.61% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 34.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 28.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 9.85% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 10.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.76% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 111 | 84.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 15 | 11.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 150 | 60.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 72 | 29.03% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 10.48% |
| Total: | 248 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 222 | 89.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 44 | 80.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 16.36% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 3.64% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 53 | 96.36% |
ZIP Code 53942 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $988,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 55Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $237,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $988,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 25Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53942 is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, within the Baraboo, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12660) and Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 61,976 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 53942. It covers 1.32 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Baraboo, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 61,976Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.32 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: | 5544225Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lime Ridge village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53942 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 March 1, 2026.