ZIP code 53098: Watertown, WI
53098 is a ZIP code in Watertown, Wisconsin, mainly in Dodge County, part of the Beaver Dam, WI micro area. About 11,353 people live here.
- Population
- 11,353
- Median household income
- $74,431
- Typical home value
- $335,200+7.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,134gross, per month
- Median age
- 45
- Homeowners
- 67.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 53098 details
| City | Watertown |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge County (also partly Jefferson County) |
| Metro area | Beaver Dam, WI |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 101.6 sq mi, plus 1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 112 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.7 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.25374, -88.71058 |
Median rent in 53098 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $913/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,121/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,385/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,567/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 53098
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53016 | Clyman, WI | 4.0 mi | 360 |
| 53047 | Lebanon, WI | 4.1 mi | 85 |
| 53034 | Hustisford, WI | 7.0 mi | 1,652 |
| 53557 | Lowell, WI | 7.3 mi | 446 |
| 53094 | Watertown, WI | 7.7 mi | 17,998 |
| 53039 | Juneau, WI | 8.0 mi | 4,702 |
| 53579 | Reeseville, WI | 8.4 mi | 1,732 |
| 53036 | Ixonia, WI | 8.5 mi | 3,730 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 53098?
A typical home in ZIP code 53098 is worth about $335,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $74,431 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $335,200 homeWhat can a $74,431 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 53098
What city is ZIP code 53098?
ZIP code 53098 is in Watertown, WI, in Dodge County.
What county is ZIP code 53098 in?
53098 is mainly in Dodge County, Wisconsin, and partly in Jefferson County.
What is the population of ZIP code 53098?
About 11,353 people live in ZIP code 53098, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 53098 in?
53098 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Watertown have?
Watertown, WI also uses 53094.