ZIP Code 53821 - Prairie du Chien Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 53821 is located in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Portions of 53821 are also in Prairie du Chien (town) and Bridgeport and Wauzeka (town) and Patch Grove (town) and Millville and Bloomington (town) and Wyalusing and Eastman (town). 53821 is primarily within Crawford County, with some portions in Grant County. Regionally, 53821 is located in the La Crosse-Eau Claire Area.
ZIP Code 53821 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Prairie du Chien |
| Primary County | Crawford County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 7,714 |
| Area Code(s) | 608 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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53821 Demographics
53821 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Wisconsin based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 53821 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 53821 is White. The current unemployment level in 53821 is 4%.
| Population | 7,714 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.53% |
| Population Density | 76 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,413 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $52,864 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $452,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 93.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.71% |
53821 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,121 | 93.83% |
| Black | 248 | 3.27% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
53821 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 973 | 94.74% |
| Black | 7 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 3.12% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.49% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
53821 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 362 | 6.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 693 | 12.55% |
| High School Diploma | 2,400 | 43.45% |
| No High School Diploma | 85 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 285 | 5.16% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 966 | 17.49% |
| Associates Degree | 452 | 8.18% |
| Masters Degree | 181 | 3.28% |
| Professional Degree | 88 | 1.59% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.2% |
53821 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.04070663, -91.06040955 |
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| Regions | La Crosse-Eau Claire Area Madison Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Platteville, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 101 Square Miles |
53821 Schools
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53821 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 52b - Paleozoic Plateau/Coulee Section | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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