ZIP Code 53534
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Edgerton · Rock County · Wisconsin
- Population
- 11,512
- Median income
- $89,045
- Median home value
- $294,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.7%
- Land area
- 210.5 sq mi
55/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
Chicago
ZIP code 53534 in Edgerton, Wisconsin has a population of 11,512. The median household income is $89,045, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $294,900, 6% above the US average. 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 53534 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 210.5 square miles in Edgerton, Rock County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 11,512 residents, producing a population density of 55 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 53534 against Wisconsin and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53534 sits at $89,045 (14% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,323. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $294,900 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $993 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53534 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 53534 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 53534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53534.
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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, 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 53534, Edgerton, 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
11,512
Population
210.5
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53534?
40.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$89,045
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$42,323
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,920
Total Housing Units
4,808
Occupied Units
1,112
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,900
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$993
Median Rent
1977
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53534 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 186 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 208 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 225 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 247 |
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 231 business establishments in ZIP 53534, employing approximately 2,335 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,922,000.
231
Businesses
2,335
Employees
$100.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 42 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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