| ZIP Code | 53528 |
|---|---|
| City | Cross Plains |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft |
| Latitude | 43.1183 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.638014 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 82% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 853 (20.3%) |
| Some College | 426 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 609 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 471 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,846 (43.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,068 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $424,800 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,343/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,589 |
| Vacant Units | 79 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,589 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 79 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 53528 is located in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, within Dane County. With a population of 6,282, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 53528 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,068 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53528 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $424,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,343 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 53528 is primarily White (93.04%). Residents are well-educated — 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53528 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 53528 in Cross Plains, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,282 residents, a median household income of $104,068, and a median home value of $424,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.