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 High-density area
- $75,825
- Median income Near-median income area
- $239,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53546 (Janesville, WI) rose +7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.1 in 2023 to 228.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,909. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $239,400 (4% below the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,043; 74.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rock County, so 53546 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 53546
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Janesville, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53546.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 53546?
41.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.6%
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?
$75,825
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
12,837housing units
12,837
Total Housing Units
12,314
Occupied Units
523
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,400
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
48,929 residents
- 53546
Janesville (53546)
30,648 residents
- 53545
Janesville (53545)
23,117 residents
- 53563 10,728
Milton (53563)
10,728 residents
- 53525 4,052
Clinton (53525)
4,052 residents
- 53505 354
Avalon (53505)
354 residents
- 53501 23
Afton (53501)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53546 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53546 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53505
Avalon (53505)
$91,500 median income
- 53563
Milton (53563)
$89,528 median income
- 53525
Clinton (53525)
$79,323 median income
- 53546
Janesville (53546)
$75,825 median income
- 53545
Janesville (53545)
$73,889 median income
- 53511
Beloit (53511)
$67,067 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53546, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,648 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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