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Dane, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53529

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

2,031
21/sq mi
$107,560
Median income
$392,700
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dane pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53529 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53529 covers 94.9 square miles in Dane, Dane County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,031 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53529 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,560 (38% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,934. Local economic indicators show a 3.3% poverty rate alongside 0.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $392,700 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 74.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 53529 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dane County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dane, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53529.

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 53529, Dane, 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

2,031

Population

94.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53529?

37.9

Median Age

57.1%

Male

42.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$107,560

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$43,934

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53529 ranks nationally

Dane, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,560 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

941

Total Housing Units

931

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$392,700

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

1974

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

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53529 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.4% 167
2021 +10.5% 185
2022 +15.4% 213
2023 +7.3% 229
2024 +13.5% 260

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 53529, employing approximately 728 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,979,000.

52

Businesses

728

Employees

$40.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 40.4%
Accommodation and food services 7 13.5%
Retail trade 5 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.7%
Manufacturing 3 5.8%

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 53529 vs 53597 →

ZIP 53529 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 53529 ranks #5 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 53529 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 53529 ranks #3 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
53597 Waunakee, WI 16,844 5.0 mi
53555 Lodi, WI 8,465 6.0 mi
53562 Middleton, WI 23,627 8.7 mi
53528 Cross Plains, WI 5,734 10.5 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 Dane, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53529 in? ▼
ZIP code 53529 (Dane) 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 53529? ▼
ZIP code 53529 in Dane, WI has a population of 2,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53529? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53529 is $107,560, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53529? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53529 is $392,700, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53529? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53529 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53529? ▼
ZIP code 53529 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53529? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53529 are: Construction (21), Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53529? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53529 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 53529? ▼
In ZIP code 53529, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 53529? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53529 is 20.4 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 53529? ▼
In ZIP code 53529, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53529? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53529 is 3.3% 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.