Edgerton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53534
Rock County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,512
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,045
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Edgerton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53534 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53534 (Edgerton, WI) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.8 in 2023 to 247.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53534 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edgerton, Rock County, Wisconsin, home to 11,512 residents across 210.5 square miles, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53534 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,045 (14% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,323. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,900 (19% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $993.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock County, so 53534 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53534
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edgerton, WI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$42,323
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53534 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Edgerton, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,045 Top 25% higher than 75% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,920housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 53534 vs 53545 →
ZIP 53534 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53545
Janesville (53545)
23,117 residents
- 53589
Stoughton (53589)
19,427 residents
- 53534
Edgerton (53534)
11,512 residents
- 53523 4,949
Cambridge (53523)
4,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53534 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53534 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53523
Cambridge (53523)
$102,188 median income
- 53589
Stoughton (53589)
$96,226 median income
- 53534
Edgerton (53534)
$89,045 median income
- 53545
Janesville (53545)
$73,889 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53534 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53534, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,512 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53534 in?
ZIP code 53534 (Edgerton) is located in Rock County, Wisconsin. Rock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53534?
ZIP code 53534 in Edgerton, WI has a population of 11,512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53534?
The median household income in ZIP 53534 is $89,045, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53534?
The median home value in ZIP 53534 is $294,900, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53534?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53534 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53534?
ZIP code 53534 has 231 business establishments employing approximately 2,335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53534?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53534 are: Construction (42), Accommodation and food services (30), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53534?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53534 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 53534?
In ZIP code 53534, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 53534?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53534 is 28.1 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 53534?
In ZIP code 53534, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53534?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53534 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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