NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 53821

WI · Population: 7,714

B+
72/100
76
B+
Safety
66
B
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
Zip 53821, WI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 53821

Zip code 53821 is located in Wisconsin and is home to approximately 7,714 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $57,271, with home values near $147,600 and rents around $811/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%.

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
$57,271
Home Value
$147,600
Rent
$811/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
16.6%
Unemployment
1.6%
Owner-Occupied
67.2%
Rent Burden
17% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability66BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).