PlainZIP

Janesville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53546

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

30,648
143/sq mi
$75,825
Median income
$239,400
Median home value
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
143
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53546 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53546 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, with 30,648 residents across 214.0 square miles, a density of 143 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53546 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,825 (3% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,909. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $239,400 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,043 per month, and 74.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 53546 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rock County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 53546

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Janesville, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53546.

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 53546, Janesville, 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

30,648

Population

214.0

Area (sq mi)

143

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53546?

41.0

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$75,825

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$38,909

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53546 ranks nationally

Janesville, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,825 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,837

Total Housing Units

12,314

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.5%
Renter 25.5%

$239,400

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,043

Median Rent

1981

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53546 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 151
2021 +13.2% 171
2022 +14.9% 197
2023 +8.2% 213
2024 +7.1% 228

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 600 business establishments in ZIP 53546, employing approximately 15,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $911,404,000.

600

Businesses

15,784

Employees

$911.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 80 13.3%
Retail trade 67 11.2%
Construction 66 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 56 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 54 9.0%
Manufacturing 45 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 43 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 6.3%
Finance and insurance 36 6.0%
Wholesale trade 33 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.8%
Information 13 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 53546 vs 53505 →

ZIP 53546 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 53546 ranks #2 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 53546 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 53546 ranks #4 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
53505 Avalon, WI 354 6.6 mi
53563 Milton, WI 10,728 9.6 mi
53501 Afton, WI 23 6.7 mi
53545 Janesville, WI 23,117 7.4 mi
53525 Clinton, WI 4,052 8.7 mi
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock County

53511 standard
Beloit, WI
Pop: 48,929
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
53536 standard
Evansville, WI
Pop: 8,503

Related Areas

Rock County Janesville, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53546 in? ▼
ZIP code 53546 (Janesville) 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 53546? ▼
ZIP code 53546 in Janesville, WI has a population of 30,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53546? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53546 is $75,825, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53546? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53546 is $239,400, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53546? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53546 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53546? ▼
ZIP code 53546 has 600 business establishments employing approximately 15,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53546? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53546 are: Health care and social assistance (80), Retail trade (67), Construction (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53546? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53546 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 53546? ▼
In ZIP code 53546, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 53546? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53546 is 21.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53546? ▼
In ZIP code 53546, approximately 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53546? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53546 is 7.2% 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.