City

Cottage Grove, WI

1 ZIP code  ·  Dane County  ·  Wisconsin

👥11,515Population
💰$119,808Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$402,500Median Home Value▲ 44% above avg
🎓61.9%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 6.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.3%
Asian6.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads61.9% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,473 (19.3%)
Some College663 (8.7%)
Associates749 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,188 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree3,544 (46.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 46.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College8.7%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate46.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,808 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$402,500 ▲ 44% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,531/mo
Total Housing Units4,732
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Cottage Grove, WI

Cottage Grove is a city in Wisconsin, located in Dane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,515 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Cottage Grove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,808 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cottage Grove is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $402,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,531 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottage Grove is highly educated. 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.29%).

Cottage Grove, WI offers residents above-average earning potential within Wisconsin.

ZIP Codes in Cottage Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
53527 11,515 $119,808 $402,500 $1,531 1.7% 61.9% 80.8%