| ZIP Code | 53530 |
|---|---|
| City | Darlington |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Lafayette County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 880 ft |
| Latitude | 42.693554 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.111658 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 11.2% ▲ 12% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 19 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,100 (38.8%) |
| Some College | 279 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 403 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 426 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 607 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,598 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,000 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $877/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,947 |
| Vacant Units | 160 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,947 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 160 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 53530 is located in Darlington, Wisconsin, within Lafayette County. With a population of 4,581, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 53530 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,598 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53530 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $877 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 53530 is primarily White (87.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.2%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53530 stands at 2.1%, 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 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 53530 in Darlington, WI is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,581 residents, a median household income of $69,598, and a median home value of $175,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.