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Hollandale, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53544

Iowa County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

800
8/sq mi
$100,625
Median income
$308,100
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hollandale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53544 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hollandale, Iowa County, Wisconsin, home to just 800 residents across 103.9 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53544 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,625 (29% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $47,614. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $308,100 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 81.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53544, plus 6 more within Iowa 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 53544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hollandale, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53544.

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 53544, Hollandale, 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

800

Population

103.9

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53544?

51.1

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$100,625

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$47,614

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53544 ranks nationally

Hollandale, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,625 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

375

Total Housing Units

341

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$308,100

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1963

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

-4.4%

YoY Change (2021)

148

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+48%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53544 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +48% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 – 135
2018 +4.0% 140
2020 – 154
2021 -4.4% 148

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 53544, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,862,000.

20

Businesses

78

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 15.0%

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 53544 vs 53507 →

ZIP 53544 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 53544 ranks #4 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 53544 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 53544 ranks #2 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
53507 Barneveld, WI 2,196 8.3 mi
53516 Blanchardville, WI 2,152 6.2 mi
53582 Ridgeway, WI 1,079 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iowa County

53533 standard
Dodgeville, WI
Pop: 7,276
53565 standard
Mineral Point, WI
Pop: 4,765
53573 standard
Muscoda, WI
Pop: 3,062
53507 standard
Barneveld, WI
Pop: 2,196
53503 standard
Arena, WI
Pop: 1,947
53543 standard
Highland, WI
Pop: 1,641

Related Areas

Iowa County Hollandale, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53544 in? ▼
ZIP code 53544 (Hollandale) is located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53544? ▼
ZIP code 53544 in Hollandale, WI has a population of 800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53544 is $100,625, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53544 is $308,100, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53544 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53544? ▼
ZIP code 53544 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53544? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53544 are: Retail trade (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53544? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53544 decreased by 4.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 48%. 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 53544? ▼
In ZIP code 53544, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 53544? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53544 is 32.8 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 53544? ▼
In ZIP code 53544, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53544 is 3.6% 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.