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Albany, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53502

Green County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,421
18/sq mi
$87,000
Median income
$252,300
Median home value
24.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albany pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53502 covers 132.3 square miles in Albany, Green County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,421 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,000 (11% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,518. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $252,300 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $856 monthly, and 84.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Green County, letting you compare 53502 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 53502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albany, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53502.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53502, Albany, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,421

Population

132.3

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53502?

44.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$87,000

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$44,518

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53502 ranks nationally

Albany, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,000 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,025

Total Housing Units

992

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.5%
Renter 15.5%

$252,300

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$856

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53502 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 145
2021 +10.0% 160
2022 +15.0% 184
2023 +4.2% 192
2024 +10.1% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 53502, employing approximately 211 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,245,000.

42

Businesses

211

Employees

$13.2M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 23.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 14.3%
Retail trade 5 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.1%

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 53502 vs 53521 →

ZIP 53502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53502 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 53502 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
53521 Brooklyn, WI 3,656 7.7 mi
53520 Brodhead, WI 6,810 10.1 mi
53508 Belleville, WI 5,262 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Green County

53566 standard
Monroe, WI
Pop: 15,217
53520 standard
Brodhead, WI
Pop: 6,810
53574 standard
New Glarus, WI
Pop: 3,877
53570 standard
Monticello, WI
Pop: 2,627
53550 standard
Juda, WI
Pop: 1,239
53522 standard
Browntown, WI
Pop: 1,085

Related Areas

Green County Albany, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53502 in? ▼
ZIP code 53502 (Albany) is located in Green County, Wisconsin. Green County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/green-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53502? ▼
ZIP code 53502 in Albany, WI has a population of 2,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53502 is $87,000, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53502 is $252,300, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53502 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53502? ▼
ZIP code 53502 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53502 are: Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (6), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53502 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 53502? ▼
In ZIP code 53502, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 53502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53502 is 29.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53502? ▼
In ZIP code 53502, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53502 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.