| ZIP Code | 53578 |
|---|---|
| City | Prairie Du Sac |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Sauk County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 931 ft |
| Latitude | 43.311092 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.768881 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.6% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,296 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 369 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 465 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 476 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,857 (41.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,194 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $333,800 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,141/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,779 |
| Vacant Units | 134 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,779 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 134 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
ZIP code 53578 is located in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. With a population of 6,444, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 53578 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,194 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53578 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $333,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,141 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 53578 is primarily White (87.62%). Residents are well-educated — 51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53578 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 53578 in Prairie Du Sac, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,444 residents, a median household income of $100,194, and a median home value of $333,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.