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Darlington, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53530

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

4,566
13/sq mi
$69,511
Median income
$181,800
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53530 covers 345.9 square miles in Darlington, Lafayette County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,566 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53530 reports a modest median household income of $69,511 (11% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,529. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $181,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $868 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 53530 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lafayette 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 53530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Darlington, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53530.

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 53530, Darlington, 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

4,566

Population

345.9

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53530?

37.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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?

$69,511

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$34,529

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53530 ranks nationally

Darlington, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,511 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,894

Total Housing Units

1,757

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$181,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$868

Median Rent

1967

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

+14.7%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53530 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 150
2021 +10.8% 166
2022 +20.5% 201
2023 +5.5% 212
2024 +14.7% 243

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 132 business establishments in ZIP 53530, employing approximately 1,207 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,964,000.

132

Businesses

1,207

Employees

$59.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 12.9%
Construction 16 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.3%
Wholesale trade 9 6.8%
Finance and insurance 8 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.3%
Manufacturing 5 3.8%
Information 5 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 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 53530 vs 53541 →

ZIP 53530 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 53530 ranks #2 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 53530 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 53530 ranks #3 of 4 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
53541 Gratiot, WI 861 9.6 mi
53565 Mineral Point, WI 4,765 10.5 mi
53586 Shullsburg, WI 2,284 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lafayette County

53586 standard
Shullsburg, WI
Pop: 2,284
53516 standard
Blanchardville, WI
Pop: 2,152
53504 standard
Argyle, WI
Pop: 2,084
53510 standard
Belmont, WI
Pop: 1,482
53803 standard
Benton, WI
Pop: 1,306
53587 standard
South Wayne, WI
Pop: 1,290

Related Areas

Lafayette County Darlington, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53530 in? ▼
ZIP code 53530 (Darlington) is located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. Lafayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lafayette-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53530? ▼
ZIP code 53530 in Darlington, WI has a population of 4,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53530? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53530 is $69,511, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53530? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53530 is $181,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53530? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53530 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53530? ▼
ZIP code 53530 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,207 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53530? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53530 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53530? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53530 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 53530? ▼
In ZIP code 53530, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 53530? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53530 is 21.8 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 53530? ▼
In ZIP code 53530, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53530? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53530 is 15.5% 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.