Footville, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53537
Rock County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 781
- 342/sq mi High-density area
- $59,821
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Footville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 342
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53537 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53537 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Footville, Rock County, Wisconsin, home to just 781 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 342 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53537 reports a modest median household income of $59,821 (23% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,490. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,100 (38% below the average Wisconsin ZIP), and median rent is $757; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock County, so 53537 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 53537
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Footville, WI
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,490
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53537 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Footville, 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)
$59,821 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
400housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 53537 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
48,929 residents
- 53548 18,558
Janesville (53548)
18,558 residents
- 53536 8,503
Evansville (53536)
8,503 residents
- 53520 6,810
Brodhead (53520)
6,810 residents
- 53576 2,319
Orfordville (53576)
2,319 residents
- 53537 781
Footville (53537)
781 residents
- 53501 23
Afton (53501)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53537 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53537 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53536
Evansville (53536)
$87,667 median income
- 53548
Janesville (53548)
$76,869 median income
- 53520
Brodhead (53520)
$75,205 median income
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
$67,067 median income
- 53576
Orfordville (53576)
$63,750 median income
- 53537
Footville (53537)
$59,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53537 ranks #6 of 6 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 53537, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 53537 in?
ZIP code 53537 (Footville) 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 53537?
ZIP code 53537 in Footville, WI has a population of 781 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53537?
The median household income in ZIP 53537 is $59,821, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53537?
The median home value in ZIP 53537 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53537?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53537 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53537?
ZIP code 53537 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53537?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53537 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53537?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53537 decreased by 0.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 53537?
In ZIP code 53537, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% 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 53537?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53537 is 26.3 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 53537?
In ZIP code 53537, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53537?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53537 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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