Jefferson
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Jefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, with 7,793 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 801 ft (244 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Johnson Creek, 5.5 miles N.
- 7,793residents (2020 Census)
- 801 ftelevation · 244 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 1,336 / sq mipopulation density
- 53549ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. It lies at the confluence of the Rock and Crawfish rivers. The population was 7,793 at the 2020 census. The city is partially bordered by the Town of Jefferson.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $79,006
- Median home value
- $225,600
- Median rent
- $1,071/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Jefferson had 7,793 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,793 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,336 per sq mi (516 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,793 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.83 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0040° N, 88.8085° W |
| ZIP code | 53549 |
| Official website | jeffersonwis.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5537900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Johnson Creek5.5 mi N
- Helenville5.6 mi E
- Fort Atkinson6.6 mi S
- Lake Mills7.1 mi NW
- Rome8.1 mi E
- Hebron8.4 mi SE
- Lake Ripley9.2 mi W
- Cambridge10.8 mi W
- Sullivan10.8 mi E
- Rockdale11.5 mi W
- Lake Koshkonong11.9 mi SW
- Whitewater12.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Jefferson, WI?
7,793 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, WI?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 53549.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
801 feet (244 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Johnson Creek (5.5 mi), Helenville (5.6 mi), Fort Atkinson (6.6 mi), Lake Mills (7.1 mi), Rome (8.1 mi).
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