What to know about ZIP 53535
ZIP code 53535 covers ZIP 53535 with a population of about 2,876.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MADISON media market.
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ZIP Code 53535 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,876
Density
N/A
Median income
$75,852
+1% vs US avg
Home value
$191,000
-45% vs US avg
Median rent
$660
-43% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 53535
Income and economy in ZIP 53535
Median household income in ZIP 53535 is about $75,852 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.5%; unemployment rate near 2.4%; 20.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Manufacturing, and Agriculture; about 9.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 53535
Median home value is about $191,000 — about 45% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $660 (about 43% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.0% (about 12.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 53535, a household would need roughly $53,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,227. That sits below the local median household income ($75,852), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.