| ZIP Code | 53521 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Green County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 957 ft |
| Latitude | 42.838105 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.400302 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 54% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 744 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 219 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 281 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 334 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 832 (34.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,731 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,600 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,157/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,433 |
| Vacant Units | 27 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,433 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 27 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 53521 is located in Brooklyn, Wisconsin, within Green County. With a population of 3,688, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 53521 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,731 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53521 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $365,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,157 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 53521 is primarily White (90.51%). Residents are well-educated — 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53521 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 53521 in Brooklyn, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,688 residents, a median household income of $101,731, and a median home value of $365,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.