Columbia County, Wisconsin
Kitchen remodeling in Columbus, WI
Columbus has 2,499 homes, 63% of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1961.
The homes of Columbus
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Columbus city.
More homes in Columbus were built before 1940 than in any single decade since, 34% of them, followed by the 2000s at 15%.
67% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by Wisconsin’s own program, which EPA authorized. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Columbus is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53925 | 3,751 | 72% | 1966 | 64% |
Before you sign: Wisconsin
Ask the contractor for the license or registration number they hold and the agency that issued it, then look the number up on that agency’s own site. Ask who will take out the building permit, and get the price, the payment schedule and the scope of work in writing before any money changes hands.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in Wisconsin · Permits · What it costs
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