US ZIP Code
53501

Afton, WI

Rock County  ·  Wisconsin

● Active
👥 147 Population ↓ 23% since 2019
🎂 59.8 Median Age ↑ 252% since 2019
🎓 0.0% College Grads
▼ 100% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg ↓ 100% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code53501
CityAfton
StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyRock County
Area Code262/353/608
Elevation757 ft
Latitude42.603546
Longitude-89.075661
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS55105
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
59%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.8 yrs ↑ 252% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.71
Below Poverty41.5% ▲ 315% above avg
College Grads0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate126 (85.7%)
Associates21 (14.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 85.7%Associates: 14.3%Edu
HS Grad85.7%
Associates14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units86
Avg HH Size1.71

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
24%
Work From Home
76%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 53501 is in Afton, WI, in Rock County.
ZIP code 53501 is located in Wisconsin (WI).
ZIP code 53501 is in Rock County, WI.
ZIP 53501 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 53501 is 147 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 53501

ZIP code 53501 is located in Afton, Wisconsin, within Rock County. With a population of 147, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 59.8 years.

The population of 53501 is primarily White (100.00%). Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 41.5%.

A notably high share of workers — 76% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 53501 in Afton, WI is characterized as an older community.