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Arena, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53503

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

1,947
13/sq mi
$87,361
Median income
$239,900
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53503 covers 146.4 square miles in Arena, Iowa County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,947 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,361 (12% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $40,432. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. The typical home here is valued at $239,900 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,049 monthly, and 83.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53503, plus 6 more within Iowa County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 53503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arena, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53503.

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 53503, Arena, 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

1,947

Population

146.4

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53503?

41.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$87,361

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$40,432

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53503 ranks nationally

Arena, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,361 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

897

Total Housing Units

875

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$239,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,049

Median Rent

1987

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53503 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 169
2021 +17.2% 199
2022 +10.9% 220
2023 +5.4% 232
2024 +4.1% 242

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 27 business establishments in ZIP 53503, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,121,000.

27

Businesses

149

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 18.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 14.8%
Retail trade 3 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.1%

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 53503 vs 53582 →

ZIP 53503 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 53503 ranks #3 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 53503 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 53503 ranks #3 of 5 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
53582 Ridgeway, WI 1,079 8.5 mi
53588 Spring Green, WI 4,077 7.2 mi
53507 Barneveld, WI 2,196 9.8 mi
53517 Blue Mounds, WI 1,752 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iowa County

53533 standard
Dodgeville, WI
Pop: 7,276
53565 standard
Mineral Point, WI
Pop: 4,765
53573 standard
Muscoda, WI
Pop: 3,062
53507 standard
Barneveld, WI
Pop: 2,196
53543 standard
Highland, WI
Pop: 1,641
53506 standard
Avoca, WI
Pop: 1,125

Related Areas

Iowa County Arena, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53503 in? ▼
ZIP code 53503 (Arena) is located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53503? ▼
ZIP code 53503 in Arena, WI has a population of 1,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53503? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53503 is $87,361, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53503? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53503 is $239,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53503? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53503 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53503? ▼
ZIP code 53503 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53503? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53503 are: Construction (5), Transportation and warehousing (4), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53503? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53503 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 53503? ▼
In ZIP code 53503, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 53503? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53503 is 31.9 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 53503? ▼
In ZIP code 53503, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53503? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53503 is 5.8% 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.