Beloit, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53511
Rock County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 48,929
- 171/sq mi High-density area
- $67,067
- Median income Near-median income area
- $173,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beloit pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 171
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53511 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 53511 (Beloit, WI) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.3 in 2023 to 241.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53511 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin, with 48,929 residents across 286.3 square miles, a density of 171 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53511 reports a modest median household income of $67,067 (14% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,498. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $173,500 (30% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $1,057; owner occupancy is 65.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock County, so 53511 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 53511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beloit, WI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$33,498
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53511 ranks nationally
Beloit, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,067 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
19,477housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 53511 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
48,929 residents
- 53546
Janesville (53546)
30,648 residents
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
20,052 residents
- 53548 18,558
Janesville (53548)
18,558 residents
- 61072 11,797
Rockton (61072)
11,797 residents
- 61080 10,599
South Beloit (61080)
10,599 residents
- 53576 2,319
Orfordville (53576)
2,319 residents
- 53537 781
Footville (53537)
781 residents
- 61079 188
Shirland (61079)
188 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53511 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53511 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61072
Rockton (61072)
$104,938 median income
- 61073
Roscoe (61073)
$102,064 median income
- 53548
Janesville (53548)
$76,869 median income
- 61080
South Beloit (61080)
$76,579 median income
- 53546
Janesville (53546)
$75,825 median income
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
$67,067 median income
- 53576
Orfordville (53576)
$63,750 median income
- 53537
Footville (53537)
$59,821 median income
- 61079
Shirland (61079)
$46,367 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53511 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53511, 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 (48,929 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 53511 in?
ZIP code 53511 (Beloit) 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 53511?
ZIP code 53511 in Beloit, WI has a population of 48,929 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53511?
The median household income in ZIP 53511 is $67,067, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53511?
The median home value in ZIP 53511 is $173,500, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53511 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53511?
ZIP code 53511 has 873 business establishments employing approximately 20,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53511 are: Retail trade (137), Accommodation and food services (116), Health care and social assistance (92). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53511?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53511 increased by 10.1% 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 53511?
In ZIP code 53511, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 53511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53511 is 23.2 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 53511?
In ZIP code 53511, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53511 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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