PlainZIP

Cottage Grove, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53527

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

9,963
107/sq mi
$133,883
Median income
$444,700
Median home value
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cottage Grove pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
107
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53527 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53527 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cottage Grove, Dane County, Wisconsin, home to 9,963 residents across 93.1 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53527 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,883 (71% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $54,632. Poverty here runs at 3.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. Median home value sits at $444,700 (79% above the state average), median rent at $1,505 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dane County, letting you compare 53527 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 53527

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cottage Grove, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53527.

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 53527, Cottage Grove, 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

9,963

Population

93.1

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53527?

39.8

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$133,883

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$54,632

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53527 ranks nationally

Cottage Grove, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$133,883 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,977

Total Housing Units

4,874

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.4%
Renter 23.6%

$444,700

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$1,505

Median Rent

2001

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53527 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 173
2021 +7.8% 186
2022 +13.0% 210
2023 +11.5% 234
2024 +2.5% 240

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 251 business establishments in ZIP 53527, employing approximately 4,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,436,000.

251

Businesses

4,548

Employees

$307.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 18.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 25 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 8.4%
Wholesale trade 20 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.0%
Retail trade 18 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.4%
Finance and insurance 13 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.8%
Manufacturing 6 2.4%
Educational services 5 2.0%

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 53527 vs 53531 →

ZIP 53527 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 53527 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 53527 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 53527 ranks the highest 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
53531 Deerfield, WI 4,338 4.6 mi
53718 Madison, WI 11,753 4.8 mi
53716 Madison, WI 18,419 6.1 mi
53558 Mc Farland, WI 10,742 6.1 mi
53590 Sun Prairie, WI 36,294 9.6 mi
53589 Stoughton, WI 19,427 9.4 mi
53714 Madison, WI 16,463 6.5 mi
53559 Marshall, WI 6,063 9.1 mi
53598 Windsor, WI 2,511 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dane County

53711 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 45,728
53704 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 44,034
53590 standard
Sun Prairie, WI
Pop: 36,294
53719 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 28,487
53703 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 27,958
53562 standard
Middleton, WI
Pop: 23,627

Related Areas

Dane County Cottage Grove, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53527 in? ▼
ZIP code 53527 (Cottage Grove) 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 53527? ▼
ZIP code 53527 in Cottage Grove, WI has a population of 9,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53527? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53527 is $133,883, which is 75% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53527? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53527 is $444,700, which is 60% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53527? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53527 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53527? ▼
ZIP code 53527 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 4,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53527? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53527 are: Construction (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53527? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53527 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 53527? ▼
In ZIP code 53527, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.5% 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 53527? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53527 is 25.1 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 53527? ▼
In ZIP code 53527, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53527? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53527 is 3.4% 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.