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Jefferson, WI
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53549.
Population
7,732
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,326
ZIP codes
1
Jefferson and its ZIP codes
Jefferson at a glance
- Jefferson is about 12 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- It is the 126th most populous of 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $79,006, close to the Wisconsin median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,600 (15% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,071 a month.
Local data for Jefferson, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,006
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$225,600
Median rent
$1,071/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,387), Mexican Americans (771), Irish Americans (736).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Jefferson.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,423
33,413 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,393 per person
PPP loans
$16M
235 loans, 1,989 jobs reported
How people get to work
Jefferson, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
967
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
153
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
38.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Jefferson
1 in or overlapping Jefferson. Population shown
Cities near Jefferson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson CreekVillage | 5.4 mi | 3 |
| HelenvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 6.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Lake MillsCity | 7 mi | 4.2 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Lake RipleyCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.3 |
| CambridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SullivanVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake KoshkonongCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14.1 |
| RockdaleVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitewaterCity | 12 mi | 8.8 |
| WatertownCity | 13 mi | 12.1 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| IxoniaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| PalmyraVillage | 14 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jefferson, WI in?
- Jefferson is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Jefferson, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jefferson include 53549.
- What is the population of Jefferson, WI?
- About 7,732 people live in Jefferson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jefferson?
- Nearby places include Johnson Creek (5.4 mi), Helenville (5.6 mi), Fort Atkinson (6.5 mi), Lake Mills (7 mi), Hebron (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023