| ZIP Code | 53527 |
|---|---|
| City | Cottage Grove |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 865 ft |
| Latitude | 43.051357 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.192257 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 2.6% ▼ 74% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.9% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,473 (19.3%) |
| Some College | 663 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 749 (9.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,188 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,544 (46.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,808 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $402,500 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,531/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,732 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,732 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 53527 is located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, within Dane County. With a population of 11,515, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.5 years. Economically, 53527 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,808 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53527 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $402,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,531 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 53527 is primarily White (85.29%). Residents are highly educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.6%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53527 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 53527 in Cottage Grove, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,515 residents, a median household income of $119,808, and a median home value of $402,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.