ZIP Code 53537
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Footville · Rock County · Wisconsin
- Population
- 781
- Median income
- $59,821
- Median home value
- $155,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.2%
- Land area
- 2.3 sq mi
342/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
Chicago
ZIP code 53537 in Footville, Wisconsin has a population of 781. The median household income is $59,821, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $155,100, 44% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 53537 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Footville, Rock County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 781 residents, producing a population density of 342 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 53537 against Wisconsin and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53537 sits at $59,821 (23% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,490. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $155,100 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $757 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53537 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 53537 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 53537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53537.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 53537, Footville, 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
781
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
342
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53537?
46.3
Median Age
57.3%
Male
42.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$59,821
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$39,490
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 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?
400
Total Housing Units
353
Occupied Units
47
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-38% vs state
$757
Median Rent
1957
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2022)
154
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+54%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53537 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +3.9% | 119 |
| 2019 | +3.4% | 123 |
| 2020 | +8.9% | 134 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 155 |
| 2022 | -0.3% | 154 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 53537, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,743,000.
19
Businesses
152
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.8% |
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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