Portage, WI 53901

Population 14,992

53901 is zip code located in Portage, Wisconsin. The population is 14,992, making 53901 the largest zipcode in Portage and the largest in Columbia County.

There are 9 public schools in 53901 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Portage is very low , and there are 55 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 53901. Unemployment in 53901 is low.

Portage Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

30.36% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

63.09% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

437 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in 53901, WI and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates 53901's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 53901.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9.5%
  • Rented
    32.2%
  • Owned
    58.3%

112 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Portage, WI issued 112 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 112 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 108 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portage, WI issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $680
  • 2 Bedrooms: $890
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,260
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,300

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Environmental Hazards

437 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    Portage, WI has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Portage, WI is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Portage, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.15°
  • February 22.73°
  • March 35.55°
  • April 47.07°
  • May 59.21°
  • June 68.6°
  • July 73.32°
  • August 70.22°
  • September 61.73°
  • October 50.72°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portage, WI

Earthquakes
Portage, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Portage, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Portage, WI has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Portage, WI has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 53901: $48,750

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portage is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.71%
White Collar - 51.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Glenn Grothman

Neighborhood Info

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  • We're sorry! No cemeteries found for 53901 in our database.

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Retirement Home view all