PlainZIP

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
$59,821
Median income
$155,100
Median home value
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $39,490. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. The typical home here is valued at $155,100 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $757 monthly, and 77.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53537, plus 6 more within Rock County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 53537

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Footville, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53537.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 53537?

46.3

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

How ZIP 53537 ranks nationally

Footville, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,821 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 53537 vs 53576 →

ZIP 53537 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 53537 ranks #6 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 53537 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 53537 ranks #6 of 6 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
53576 Orfordville, WI 2,319 3.6 mi
53548 Janesville, WI 18,558 4.2 mi
53536 Evansville, WI 8,503 6.8 mi
53501 Afton, WI 23 8.7 mi
53520 Brodhead, WI 6,810 9.1 mi
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 10.5 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
53534 standard
Edgerton, WI
Pop: 11,512
53563 standard
Milton, WI
Pop: 10,728

Related Areas

Rock County Footville, WI Wisconsin

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.

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