Beaver Dam
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Beaver Dam is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, with 16,708 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burnett, 6.4 miles E.
- 16,708residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 8.8 sq miland area · 22.8 km²
- 1,897 / sq mipopulation density
- 53916ZIP code
About Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, along Beaver Dam Lake and the Beaver Dam River. The population was 16,708 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city primarily located in Dodge County. It is the principal city of the Beaver Dam Micropolitan Statistical area which is included in the larger Milwaukee–Waukesha–Racine CSA. The city is adjacent to the Town of Beaver Dam.
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Living in Beaver Dam
- Median household income
- $66,673
- Median home value
- $201,900
- Median rent
- $959/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Beaver Dam had 16,708 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,708 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,897 per sq mi (732 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Beaver Dam at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Dodge County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,708 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.81 sq mi (22.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.38 sq mi (3.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4754° N, 88.8279° W |
| ZIP code | 53916 |
| Official website | cityofbeaverdam.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5505900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Beaver Dam
- Burnett6.4 mi E
- Fox Lake7.4 mi NW
- Juneau8.0 mi SE
- Horicon9.6 mi E
- Lowell9.8 mi S
- Randolph9.8 mi NW
- Waupun11.7 mi N
- Reeseville11.7 mi S
- Kekoskee12.3 mi E
- Clyman12.5 mi SE
- Fall River12.5 mi SW
- Alto13.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Beaver Dam
What county is Beaver Dam in?
Beaver Dam is in Dodge County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Beaver Dam, WI?
16,708 people lived in Beaver Dam at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Beaver Dam, WI?
The ZIP code of Beaver Dam is 53916.
What is the elevation of Beaver Dam?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Beaver Dam?
Burnett (6.4 mi), Fox Lake (7.4 mi), Juneau (8.0 mi), Horicon (9.6 mi), Lowell (9.8 mi).
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