| ZIP Code | 53597 |
|---|---|
| City | Waunakee |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Dane County |
| Area Code | 353/608 |
| Elevation | 943 ft |
| Latitude | 43.18141 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.457373 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 55025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.3% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 28 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,208 (16.3%) |
| Some College | 813 (6%) |
| Associates | 1,503 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,330 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,630 (56.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,542 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $462,900 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,336/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,323 |
| Vacant Units | 203 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,323 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 203 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 53597 is located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, within Dane County. With a population of 20,671, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 53597 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,542 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 53597 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $462,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,336 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 53597 is primarily White (88.50%). Residents are highly educated — 66.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 53597 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 53597 in Waunakee, WI is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,671 residents, a median household income of $114,542, and a median home value of $462,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Wisconsin.