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Brodhead, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53520

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

6,810
21/sq mi
$75,205
Median income
$222,600
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53520 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53520 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brodhead, Green County, Wisconsin, home to 6,810 residents across 318.2 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53520 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,205 (4% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,572. Local economic indicators show a 9.4% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $222,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $769 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Green County, so you can benchmark 53520 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 53520

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brodhead, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53520.

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 53520, Brodhead, 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

6,810

Population

318.2

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53520?

44.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$75,205

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$38,572

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53520 ranks nationally

Brodhead, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,205 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,021

Total Housing Units

2,914

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$222,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1971

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53520 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 153
2021 +8.3% 165
2022 +25.9% 208
2023 +0.0% 208
2024 +6.3% 221

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 129 business establishments in ZIP 53520, employing approximately 1,428 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,646,000.

129

Businesses

1,428

Employees

$74.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 13.2%
Other services (except public administration) 17 13.2%
Retail trade 15 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 14 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 11 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.8%
Manufacturing 7 5.4%
Wholesale trade 7 5.4%
Finance and insurance 7 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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 53520 vs 53576 →

ZIP 53520 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 53520 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 53520 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 53520 ranks #2 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
53576 Orfordville, WI 2,319 6.5 mi
53550 Juda, WI 1,239 7.4 mi
53502 Albany, WI 2,421 10.1 mi
53537 Footville, WI 781 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Green County

53566 standard
Monroe, WI
Pop: 15,217
53574 standard
New Glarus, WI
Pop: 3,877
53570 standard
Monticello, WI
Pop: 2,627
53502 standard
Albany, WI
Pop: 2,421
53550 standard
Juda, WI
Pop: 1,239
53522 standard
Browntown, WI
Pop: 1,085

Related Areas

Green County Brodhead, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53520 in? ▼
ZIP code 53520 (Brodhead) is located in Green County, Wisconsin. Green County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/green-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53520? ▼
ZIP code 53520 in Brodhead, WI has a population of 6,810 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53520? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53520 is $75,205, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53520? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53520 is $222,600, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53520? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53520 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53520? ▼
ZIP code 53520 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 1,428 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53520? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53520 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (17), Retail trade (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53520? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53520 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 53520? ▼
In ZIP code 53520, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 53520? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53520 is 26.3 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 53520? ▼
In ZIP code 53520, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53520? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53520 is 9.4% 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.