NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53079

WI · Population: 1,310

B+
76/100
91
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
Zip 53079, WI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 53079

Zip code 53079 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 1,310 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $76,250 and home values around $223,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$76,250
Home Value
$223,200
Rent
$1,026/mo
Median Age
51
College Educated
15.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
79.3%
Rent Burden
16.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).