Belleville, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53508
Dane County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,262
- 29/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,948
- Median income Above-median income area
- $350,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belleville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 29
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53508 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53508 (Belleville, WI) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.2 in 2023 to 247.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53508 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belleville, Dane County, Wisconsin, home to 5,262 residents across 179.6 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53508 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,948 (28% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,326. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $350,700 (41% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 86.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $918.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53508 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53508
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belleville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53508.
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53508, Belleville, 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
5,262
Population
179.6
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53508?
42.1
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$99,948
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$46,326
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53508 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Belleville, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,948 Top 12% higher than 88% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,393housing units
2,393
Total Housing Units
2,307
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$350,700
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$918
Median Rent
1992
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53508 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 169 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 186 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 213 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 240 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 248 |
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 125 business establishments in ZIP 53508, employing approximately 1,725 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,866,000.
125
Businesses
1,725
Employees
$89.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 24 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 11.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 8.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.2% |
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 53508 vs 53593 →
ZIP 53508 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53593
Verona (53593)
19,225 residents
- 53508 5,262
Belleville (53508)
5,262 residents
- 53574 3,877
New Glarus (53574)
3,877 residents
- 53570 2,627
Monticello (53570)
2,627 residents
- 53502 2,421
Albany (53502)
2,421 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53508 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53508 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53593
Verona (53593)
$135,023 median income
- 53574
New Glarus (53574)
$106,508 median income
- 53508
Belleville (53508)
$99,948 median income
- 53570
Monticello (53570)
$87,500 median income
- 53502
Albany (53502)
$87,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53508 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53508, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,262 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53508 in?
ZIP code 53508 (Belleville) is located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dane-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53508?
ZIP code 53508 in Belleville, WI has a population of 5,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53508?
The median household income in ZIP 53508 is $99,948, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53508?
The median home value in ZIP 53508 is $350,700, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53508 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53508?
ZIP code 53508 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 1,725 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53508?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53508 are: Construction (24), Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53508?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53508 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 53508?
In ZIP code 53508, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 53508?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53508 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53508?
In ZIP code 53508, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53508 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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