ZIP Code 53965 - Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin
Overview
ZIP Code 53965 is located in Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin. Portions of 53965 are also in Lake Delton and Dell Prairie and Springville and New Haven (Adams County) and Lewiston and Newport and Delton and Dellona and Lyndon (Juneau County) and Jackson (Adams County) and Easton (Adams County). 53965 is primarily within Adams County, with some portions in Columbia County and Sauk County. Regionally, 53965 is located in the Wausau-Rhinelander Area.
ZIP Code 53965 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wisconsin Dells |
| Primary County | Adams County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 11,244 |
| Area Code(s) | 608 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 53965 Map
53965 Demographics
53965 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 53965 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 53965 is White. The current unemployment level in 53965 is 4%.
| Population | 11,244 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.61% |
| Population Density | 65 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,332 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,166 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $646,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 85.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.87% |
53965 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,140 | 85.48% |
| Black | 356 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,045 | 8.81% |
| Asian | 154 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 168 | 1.42% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
53965 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 71.94% |
| Black | 18 | 1.27% |
| Hispanic | 293 | 20.71% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 77 | 5.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
53965 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 753 | 11.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 963 | 14.32% |
| High School Diploma | 2,281 | 33.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 171 | 2.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 287 | 4.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,154 | 17.15% |
| Associates Degree | 608 | 9.04% |
| Masters Degree | 409 | 6.08% |
| Professional Degree | 81 | 1.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 20 | 0.3% |
53965 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.67207718, -89.7545929 |
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| Regions | Wausau-Rhinelander Area Madison Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Madison, WI Baraboo, WI |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 172 Square Miles |
53965 Schools
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53965 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 51c - Glacial Lake Wisconsin Sand Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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