ZIP Code 53501

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Afton · Rock County · Wisconsin

Population
23

136/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Land area
0.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 53501 in Afton, Wisconsin has a population of 23. 0

ZIP code 53501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Afton, Rock County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 23 residents, producing a population density of 136 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53501 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53501 sits at , while per-capita income is . The poverty rate stands at 48.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is , and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 53501 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53501, Afton, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

136

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53501?

Median Age

0.0%

Male

100.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

48.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

85

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 53501, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,000.

5

Businesses

10

Employees

$206K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 60.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 53501 vs 53511 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 4.4 mi
53548 Janesville, WI 18,558 6.4 mi
53545 Janesville, WI 23,117 9.0 mi
53546 Janesville, WI 30,648 6.7 mi
61080 South Beloit, IL 10,599 9.6 mi
53537 Footville, WI 781 8.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53501 in?
ZIP code 53501 (Afton) is located in Rock County, Wisconsin. Rock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53501?
ZIP code 53501 in Afton, WI has a population of 23 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53501 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53501?
ZIP code 53501 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53501 is 48.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Afton, WI

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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