Zip Code 53703
WI · Population: 37,944
About Zip Code 53703
Zip code 53703 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 37,944 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 61/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.
Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.
Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $461,600 and median rent of $1,354/month against a median income of $45,623. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.
The community is highly educated — 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.
The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.9%.
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
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Score | Grade | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | 70 | B+ | Lower crime = higher score |
| Affordability | 25 | F | Lower cost relative to income = higher |
| Quality of Life | 67 | B | Education, commute, ownership |
| Jobs & Economy | 81 | A | Lower unemployment = higher |
| Overall | 61 | B | 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).