| City: | Wyocena, Wisconsin |
| County: | Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:28:18 AM |
| Population: | 397 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.4961, -89.3081 |
| Land Area: | 0.61 sq mi |
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Wyocena is a small village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, with 397 residents living across just over one square mile. What sets this community apart is its median age of 58.8 years, making it one of Wisconsin's oldest PO Box ZIP codes. Nearly 40% of the population (155 people) lives in institutionalized group quarters, likely a nursing home or assisted living facility.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across Wyocena's service area. The post office maintains 139 PO Boxes for 125 occupied homes, a ratio of 1.11 that indicates the office serves some rural addresses beyond the village limits. Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes, typical for small Wisconsin communities.
Street names follow a presidential theme: Monroe, Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Madison, Lincoln, and Grant streets form the village's grid. The compact layout includes several apartment buildings (marked by APT designations on Monroe, Grant, Washington, and Columbus streets), housing for the village's older residents.
With a median household income of $73,125 and median home value of $200,000, Wyocena sits near Wisconsin's rural averages. Most workers commute elsewhere. Transportation and warehousing employs a significant portion of the workforce, which isn't uncommon for villages along rural Wisconsin highways.
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Wyocena, WI 53969Presidential street names form a compact grid typical of 19th-century Wisconsin village planning.
ZIP Code 53969 has 397 residents and 125 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 58.8 years, significantly older than the state (40.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.3% male and 55.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.7%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 397Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 329Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 650.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,222Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 125Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $190,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.57Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 510 | 464 | 379 | 390 | 324 | 345 | 363 | 406 | 438 | 416 | 318 | 324 | 361 | 329 |
| Decennial Census | 419 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 397 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.8
Male Median Age: 55.6
Female Median Age: 62.1
| 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 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 20 |
| Female | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 20 | 14 | 12 | 46 |
| Total | 22 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 7 | 18 | 27 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 15 | 37 | 24 | 25 | 66 |
| White: | 364 | 91.00% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 3.50% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.25% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 1.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.50% |
| Total: | 400 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 176 | 44.33% | 55.6 years |
| Females: | 221 | 55.67% | 62.1 years |
| Total: | 397 | 100% | 58.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 326 | 99.09% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.91% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 329 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 329 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $77,222, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $20,972 (37.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,680. Family households earn a median of $98,125 versus $42,031 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,094). By gender, male median income is $54,821 and female is $41,771, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,050 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,250 | $68,068 | $58,250 | $58,571 | $54,722 | $58,750 | $54,375 | $54,297 | $53,542 | $56,833 | $65,625 | $71,389 | $73,125 | $77,222 |
| Median Family Income | $55,833 | $71,667 | $57,083 | $58,750 | $55,417 | $74,000 | $57,083 | $57,813 | $57,708 | $57,813 | $70,000 | $78,125 | $92,708 | $98,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $58,750 | $41,875 | $59,167 | $58,438 | $53,750 | $34,375 | $46,875 | $51,667 | $45,833 | $50,000 | $59,000 | $60,417 | $41,750 | $42,031 |
| Median Male Income | $48,625 | $51,250 | $49,583 | $50,227 | $44,375 | $51,875 | $53,125 | $51,719 | $50,781 | $54,000 | $48,750 | $56,250 | $54,792 | $54,821 |
| Median Female Income | $37,778 | $40,662 | $38,750 | $39,375 | $36,250 | $27,917 | $26,786 | $32,500 | $33,750 | $35,000 | $41,250 | $46,250 | $0 | $41,771 |
| Employed: | 138 | 48.42% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 3.16% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 138 | 48.42% |
| Total: | 285 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 29.71% |
| Service: | 28 | 20.29% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 16.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 11.59% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 30 | 21.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 138 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $190,800, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $42,000 (28.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $390 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $625. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.41% (70.65% with a mortgage, 29.35% free-and-clear) and renters 24.59% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.43%, which is markedly below 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 | $148,800 | $163,800 | $147,600 | $150,500 | $156,900 | $150,600 | $154,200 | $158,100 | $160,700 | $170,600 | $158,000 | $183,900 | $200,000 | $190,800 |
| Less than $500: | 15 | 50.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 16.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 23.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 10.00% |
| $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: | 30 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $390 | $408 | $433 | $428 | $319 | $0 | $738 | $900 | $625 | $908 | $0 | $0 | $506 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 65 | 53.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 22.13% |
| Renter Occupied: | 30 | 24.59% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 122 | 94.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 5.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 129 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 82.95% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 20 | 15.50% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 1.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 129 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.90% 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 91.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.70%). College enrollment is 3.70%, 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: | 10 | 3.89% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 5.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 123 | 47.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 52 | 20.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 5.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 33 | 12.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 5.06% |
| Total: | 257 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 234 | 91.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 46 | 17.90% |
| Private Insurance: | 186 | 63.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 95 | 32.42% |
| No Insurance: | 12 | 4.10% |
| Total: | 293 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 281 | 95.90% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 7.0% | 7.1% | 15.6% | 18.5% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 13.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 3.3% |
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: | 3 | 5.56% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 53.70% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 37.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 3.70% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3 | 5.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 49 | 90.74% |
ZIP Code 53969 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 83 people with an annual payroll of $6,033,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 174Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,509,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,033,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 83Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53969 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 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 53969. It covers 0.61 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.15 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: | 0.61 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.15 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: | 5589300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Wyocena village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53969 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.