ZIP Code 53511
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Beloit · Rock County · Wisconsin
- Population
- 48,929
- Median income
- $67,067
- Median home value
- $173,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.4%
- Land area
- 286.3 sq mi
171/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
Chicago
ZIP code 53511 in Beloit, Wisconsin has a population of 48,929. The median household income is $67,067, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $173,500, 38% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 53511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 286.3 square miles in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 48,929 residents, producing a population density of 171 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 53511 against Wisconsin and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53511 sits at $67,067 (14% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $33,498. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $173,500 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,057 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 53511 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 53511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53511.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
92 establishments
- Construction
Construction
77 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53511, Beloit, 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
48,929
Population
286.3
Area (sq mi)
171
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53511?
37.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
7.6%
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?
$67,067
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$33,498
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,477
Total Housing Units
18,392
Occupied Units
1,085
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state
$1,057
Median Rent
1959
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)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53511 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 150 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 174 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 200 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 219 |
| 2024 | +10.1% | 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 873 business establishments in ZIP 53511, employing approximately 20,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,495,441,000.
873
Businesses
20,564
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 137 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 92 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 77 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.9% |
| Information | 18 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 53511 vs 53501 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53501 | Afton, WI | 23 | 4.4 mi |
| 61072 | Rockton, IL | 11,797 | 7.2 mi |
| 53548 | Janesville, WI | 18,558 | 9.8 mi |
| 61080 | South Beloit, IL | 10,599 | 7.1 mi |
| 53576 | Orfordville, WI | 2,319 | 9.0 mi |
| 61079 | Shirland, IL | 188 | 9.3 mi |
| 61073 | Roscoe, IL | 20,052 | 9.8 mi |
| 53537 | Footville, WI | 781 | 10.5 mi |
| 53546 | Janesville, WI | 30,648 | 10.5 mi |
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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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