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Dodge County, WI
21 cities and towns and 21 ZIP codes in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
Population
88,742
Land area
876sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
21
Cities and towns in Dodge County
Dodge County at a glance
- The median household income is $75,929, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,900 (13% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $988 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Beaver Dam (16,565), Waupun (11,174) and Mayville (5,228).
Local data for Dodge County, WI
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools53
- Colleges1
- Libraries13
- Banks26
- Post Offices18
- Parks83
- Grocery Stores34
- Restaurants192
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools15
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities24
- Historic Places25
Housing and community stats
Dodge County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,929
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$231,900
Prices +6.9% in a year
Median rent
$988/mo
Homeownership
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (43,877), Irish Americans (8,704), Polish Americans (5,546).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,846
36,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$561M
FY 2026, $6,279 per person
PPP loans
$137M
2,232 loans, 16,933 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$183K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Dodge County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dodge County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
937
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dodge County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Dodge County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Dodge County, WI?
- Beaver Dam is the largest city or town in Dodge County, with about 16,565 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Dodge County?
- Dodge County includes 21 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 53003, 53006, 53016, 53032, 53034.
- What is the population of Dodge County, WI?
- About 88,742 people live in Dodge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Dodge County?
- Dodge County borders Dane County, Waukesha County, Washington County, Fond du Lac County, Jefferson County, Columbia County, Green Lake County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023