| ZIP Code | 53511 |
|---|---|
| City | Beloit |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Rock County |
| Area Code | 262/353/608 |
| Elevation | 908 ft |
| Latitude | 42.546428 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.106715 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.9% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 543 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,455 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 3,742 (13%) |
| Associates | 4,852 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,425 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,767 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,305 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,000 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $995/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,372 |
| Vacant Units | 1,192 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,372 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,192 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 53511 is located in Beloit, Wisconsin, within Rock County. With a population of 48,305, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 53511 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,305 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53511 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $160,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $995 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 53511 is majority White (63.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53511 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 53511 in Beloit, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 48,305 residents, a median household income of $65,305, and a median home value of $160,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.