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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
$67,067
Median income
$173,500
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beloit pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th 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.

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 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rock County, letting you compare 53511 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 53511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beloit, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53511.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 53511?

37.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

7.6%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 11.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%

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?

$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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$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

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ZIP 53511 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 53511 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53511 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 53511 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Rock County

53546 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 30,648
53545 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 23,117
53548 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 18,558
53534 standard
Edgerton, WI
Pop: 11,512
53563 standard
Milton, WI
Pop: 10,728
53536 standard
Evansville, WI
Pop: 8,503

Related Areas

Rock County Beloit, WI Wisconsin

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.

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