ZIP code 53901: Portage, WI
53901 is a ZIP code in Portage, Wisconsin, mainly in Columbia County, part of the Madison, WI metro area. About 14,291 people live here.
- Population
- 14,291
- Median household income
- $74,092
- Typical home value
- $291,900+2.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,012gross, per month
- Median age
- 41.7
- Homeowners
- 68.9%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 53901 details
| City | Portage |
|---|---|
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia County (also partly Marquette County) |
| Metro area | Madison, WI |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 147.3 sq mi, plus 11.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 97 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 43.56091, -89.48315 |
Median rent in 53901 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $639/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $747/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,102/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,039/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,351/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 53901
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53954 | Pardeeville, WI | 8.5 mi | 6,678 |
| 53930 | Endeavor, WI | 8.6 mi | 1,192 |
| 53920 | Briggsville, WI | 9.7 mi | 599 |
| 53969 | Wyocena, WI | 10.2 mi | 329 |
| 53955 | Poynette, WI | 11.9 mi | 6,125 |
| 53913 | Baraboo, WI | 13.2 mi | 21,704 |
| 53561 | Merrimac, WI | 14.0 mi | 1,872 |
| 53953 | Packwaukee, WI | 14.2 mi | 213 |
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 53901?
A typical home in ZIP code 53901 is worth about $291,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $74,092 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Wisconsin average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $291,900 homeWhat can a $74,092 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 53901
What city is ZIP code 53901?
ZIP code 53901 is in Portage, WI, in Columbia County.
What county is ZIP code 53901 in?
53901 is mainly in Columbia County, Wisconsin, and partly in Marquette County.
What is the population of ZIP code 53901?
About 14,291 people live in ZIP code 53901, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 53901 in?
53901 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.