| ZIP Code | 53574 |
|---|---|
| City | New Glarus |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Green County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 946 ft |
| Latitude | 42.818517 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.651825 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 3.4% ▼ 66% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.9% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 829 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 210 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 329 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 361 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,117 (39.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,246 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $315,900 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $969/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,617 |
| Vacant Units | 106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,617 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 106 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 53574 is located in New Glarus, Wisconsin, within Green County. With a population of 4,120, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 53574 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,246 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53574 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $315,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $969 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 53574 is primarily White (94.59%). Residents are well-educated — 51.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.4%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53574 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 53574 in New Glarus, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,120 residents, a median household income of $103,246, and a median home value of $315,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.