Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 63.5% ▲ 64% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,320 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 60,636 (17.3%) |
| Some College | 24,104 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 40,546 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 33,992 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 188,136 (53.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,889 ▲ 18% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,452 ▲ 36% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,340/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 254,579 |
| Vacant Units | 9,138 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Dane County is located in Wisconsin and encompasses 57 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 562,990 residents. With a median age of 36.76, it is a relatively young county.
Dane County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,889 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Dane County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $379,452 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,340.
The residents of Dane County are primarily White (76.7%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Dane County, WI is a middle-income area in Wisconsin. The 57 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53508 | Belleville | 5,711 | $95,577 | $330,700 | $1,002 | 1.7% | 48.6% |
| 53515 | Black Earth | 2,635 | $90,250 | $336,400 | $988 | 4.5% | 43.3% |
| 53517 | Blue Mounds | 1,820 | $74,722 | $410,600 | $1,133 | 4.8% | 46.9% |
| 53523 | Cambridge | 5,077 | $100,903 | $308,000 | $1,048 | 4.5% | 53.8% |
| 53527 | Cottage Grove | 11,515 | $119,808 | $402,500 | $1,531 | 1.7% | 61.9% |
| 53528 | Cross Plains | 6,282 | $104,068 | $424,800 | $1,343 | 0.9% | 55.1% |
| 53529 | Dane | 2,456 | $100,313 | $374,000 | — | 0.5% | 34.9% |
| 53531 | Deerfield | 4,369 | $105,156 | $334,400 | $1,094 | 1.6% | 48.9% |
| 53532 | Deforest | 16,286 | $110,050 | $355,700 | $1,381 | 1.7% | 56.9% |
| 53703 | Madison | 37,467 | $46,618 | $472,000 | $1,445 | 4.1% | 72.7% |
| 53704 | Madison | 47,136 | $75,007 | $289,000 | $1,231 | 2.4% | 59.0% |
| 53705 | Madison | 25,045 | $82,315 | $446,500 | $1,322 | 1.8% | 79.3% |
| 53706 | Madison | 3,801 | $2,499 | — | $900 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| 53711 | Madison | 50,474 | $101,236 | $387,600 | $1,357 | 2.3% | 71.1% |
| 53713 | Madison | 23,744 | $57,833 | $259,100 | $1,173 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| 53714 | Madison | 16,340 | $69,862 | $275,000 | $1,220 | 1.0% | 52.5% |
| 53715 | Madison | 15,499 | $37,598 | $436,100 | $1,533 | 5.0% | 70.6% |
| 53716 | Madison | 18,866 | $89,225 | $325,400 | $1,264 | 3.9% | 62.9% |
| 53717 | Madison | 13,026 | $96,245 | $404,600 | $1,385 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| 53718 | Madison | 18,642 | $94,899 | $328,500 | $1,606 | 2.8% | 60.7% |
| 53719 | Madison | 33,688 | $92,223 | $349,300 | $1,429 | 2.8% | 68.0% |
| 53726 | Madison | 5,043 | $39,779 | $600,500 | $1,408 | 2.2% | 93.6% |
| 53559 | Marshall | 5,981 | $95,805 | $280,800 | $897 | 3.2% | 44.7% |
| 53560 | Mazomanie | 3,375 | $93,516 | $328,800 | $1,068 | 1.4% | 42.0% |
| 53558 | Mc Farland | 13,133 | $107,167 | $377,500 | $1,501 | 2.8% | 60.2% |
| 53562 | Middleton | 29,488 | $97,241 | $495,600 | $1,394 | 2.5% | 72.9% |
| 53571 | Morrisonville | 227 | $65,850 | — | — | 0.0% | 32.5% |
| 53572 | Mount Horeb | 10,441 | $104,604 | $381,900 | $1,243 | 2.8% | 56.7% |
| 53575 | Oregon | 17,790 | $110,388 | $384,700 | $1,223 | 1.3% | 58.9% |
| 53589 | Stoughton | 19,684 | $93,509 | $318,300 | $1,150 | 1.5% | 52.3% |
| 53590 | Sun Prairie | 43,965 | $96,497 | $354,700 | $1,375 | 2.1% | 61.3% |
| 53593 | Verona | 29,479 | $135,699 | $464,700 | $1,530 | 1.7% | 75.3% |
| 53597 | Waunakee | 20,671 | $114,542 | $462,900 | $1,336 | 1.3% | 66.3% |
| 53598 | Windsor | 3,834 | $100,119 | $373,300 | $1,470 | 3.1% | 48.2% |