| ZIP Code | 53572 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Horeb |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft |
| Latitude | 42.960808 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.750087 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.7% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 79 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,761 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 390 (5.7%) |
| Associates | 710 (10.4%) |
| Bachelors | 674 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,181 (46.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,604 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,900 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,243/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,032 |
| Vacant Units | 189 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,032 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 189 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 53572 is located in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, within Dane County. With a population of 10,441, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.6 years. Economically, 53572 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,604 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53572 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $381,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,243 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 53572 is primarily White (92.33%). Residents are well-educated — 56.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53572 stands at 2.8%, which is 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 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 53572 in Mount Horeb, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,441 residents, a median household income of $104,604, and a median home value of $381,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.