| ZIP Code | 53532 |
|---|---|
| City | Deforest |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 901 ft |
| Latitude | 43.249739 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.326713 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.9% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 21 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,297 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 793 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 1,438 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,520 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,496 (42.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,050 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,700 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,381/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,375 |
| Vacant Units | 182 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,375 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 182 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 53532 is located in Deforest, Wisconsin, within Dane County. With a population of 16,286, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 53532 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,050 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53532 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $355,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,381 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 53532 is primarily White (84.97%). Residents are well-educated — 56.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53532 stands at 1.7%, 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 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 53532 in Deforest, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,286 residents, a median household income of $110,050, and a median home value of $355,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.