PlainZIP

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
$89,045
Median income
$294,900
Median home value
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $42,323. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $294,900 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $993 monthly, and 78.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rock County, letting you compare 53534 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 53534?

40.1

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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

How ZIP 53534 ranks nationally

Edgerton, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,045 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.7%

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

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53534 ranks #3 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 53534 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 53534 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
53545 Janesville, WI 23,117 8.3 mi
53523 Cambridge, WI 4,949 9.7 mi
53589 Stoughton, WI 19,427 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock County

53511 standard
Beloit, WI
Pop: 48,929
53546 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 30,648
53545 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 23,117
53548 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 18,558
53563 standard
Milton, WI
Pop: 10,728
53536 standard
Evansville, WI
Pop: 8,503

Related Areas

Rock County Edgerton, WI Wisconsin

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.