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Dodgeville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53533

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

7,276
20/sq mi
$77,849
Median income
$270,000
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53533 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53533 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 373.1 square miles in Dodgeville, Iowa County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 7,276 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53533 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53533 sits at $77,849 (0% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $41,568. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $270,000 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $984 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53533 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 53533 sits relative to Wisconsin and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53533

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53533.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53533, Dodgeville, WI · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,276

Population

373.1

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53533?

43.0

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$77,849

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$41,568

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53533 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,849 Top 41% higher than 59% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,502

Total Housing Units

3,145

Occupied Units

357

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$270,000

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$984

Median Rent

1975

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53533 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 153
2021 +9.4% 168
2022 +12.6% 189
2023 +13.4% 214
2024 +9.2% 234

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 53533, employing approximately 5,636 people with a combined annual payroll of $314,793,000.

220

Businesses

5,636

Employees

$314.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 33 15.0%
Retail trade 29 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 25 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 25 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 10.0%
Finance and insurance 20 9.1%
Construction 16 7.3%
Manufacturing 12 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.2%
Information 6 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.7%
Wholesale trade 4 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Iowa County Dodgeville, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53533 in? ▼
ZIP code 53533 (Dodgeville) is located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53533? ▼
ZIP code 53533 in Dodgeville, WI has a population of 7,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53533? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53533 is $77,849, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53533? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53533 is $270,000, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53533? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53533 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53533? ▼
ZIP code 53533 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 5,636 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53533? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53533 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Retail trade (29), Accommodation and food services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53533? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53533 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 53533? ▼
In ZIP code 53533, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 53533? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53533 is 28.8 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 53533? ▼
In ZIP code 53533, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53533? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53533 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dodgeville, WI

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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