| City: | Union Center, Wisconsin |
| County: | Juneau County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:28:14 AM |
| Population: | 51 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.6852, -90.2681 |
| Land Area: | 0.026 sq mi |
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The community sits entirely within rural carrier routes. Two rural routes (Route R) serve the 18 street delivery points, while 9 PO Box records fall under Route B. There's no city carrier service. That delivery mix shows this isn't a standard small town—it's a rural service node where PO Boxes dominate because neighboring areas lack home delivery.
Division Street has the most delivery points with 5 records, followed by Madison Street with 4 records (including 1 apartment unit). Main Street, High Street, and four other streets make up the remaining infrastructure. The post office building itself appears in the ZIP+4 data, confirming this is a staffed facility, not just a collection point.
With a median age of 32.5 years and median household income of $25,500, Union Center skews younger than Wisconsin's state median age of 40.1. All 21 residents age 25+ have high school diplomas or higher. The median home value of $112,500 reflects rural Wisconsin pricing, well below the state median of $231,400. Every household speaks English only.
Classic small-town street names (Division, Main, High) suggest an established community laid out in the traditional Wisconsin village pattern, despite the tiny population.
ZIP Code 53962 has 51 residents and 25 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 32.5 years, significantly younger than the state (40.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 62.7% male and 37.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 51Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 27Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,961.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,333Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $116,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: 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 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 51 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.5
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 22.5
| 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 43 | 97.73% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 2.27% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 32 | 62.75% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 19 | 37.25% | 22.5 years |
| Total: | 51 | 100% | 32.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 27 | 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: | 27 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $28,333, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,333. Family households earn a median of $86,875 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $86,875). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $44,375, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $44,375 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (75.0%).
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| 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 | $0 | $0 | $25,500 | $28,333 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 | $26,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,875 | $44,375 | $44,375 |
| Employed: | 12 | 48.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13 | 52.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 75.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 16.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 8.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 12 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $116,700, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $116,700. The median gross rent is $725, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $725. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| 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 | $139,300 | $154,200 | $112,500 | $116,700 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 25.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 75.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 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 | $442 | $481 | $485 | $725 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 18.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5 | 31.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 50.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 69.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 30.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13 | 56.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 43.48% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, 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. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 36.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 28.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 12.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 24.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 24.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 18 | 58.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 13 | 41.94% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 31 | 100.00% |
| 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 53962 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 98 people with an annual payroll of $3,911,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 86Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $899,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,911,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 98Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53962 is located in Juneau 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 53962. It covers 0.026 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: | 0.026 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: | 5581725Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Union Center village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53962 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.