| ZIP Code | 53562 |
|---|---|
| City | Middleton |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 989 ft |
| Latitude | 43.115952 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.543473 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.9% ▲ 88% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 49% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 174 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,148 (11.2%) |
| Some College | 925 (4.8%) |
| Associates | 1,943 (10.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,848 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,125 (63.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,241 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,600 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,394/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,617 |
| Vacant Units | 428 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,617 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 428 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 53562 is located in Middleton, Wisconsin, within Dane County. With a population of 29,488, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 53562 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,241 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53562 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,394 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.3%) and renters (44.7%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 53562 is primarily White (77.48%). Residents are highly educated — 72.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53562 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 53562 in Middleton, WI is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 29,488 residents, a median household income of $97,241, and a median home value of $495,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.