Prairie du Chien city, WI

ZIP 53821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Prairie du Chien city, WI (53821)

Median Income

$59,476

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+450

Wealth inflow

Population

7,711

Unemployment

1.9%

1.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 450 for ZIP 53821 (Prairie du Chien city, WI) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.9%-48% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.1%-50% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.8%-8% vs US avg

268

Establishments

4,798

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.4%
Construction5.9%
Manufacturing20.3%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade16.6%
Transportation, utilities2.3%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.7%
Professional, scientific, management9.0%
Education, health care, social17.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.5%
Other services2.6%
Public administration5.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 53821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.2%, median income fell 0.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.2%.

Median Income

$59,476

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate