PlainZIP

Mc Farland, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53558

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

10,742
239/sq mi
$107,609
Median income
$405,300
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Farland pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
239
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53558 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53558 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Farland, Dane County, Wisconsin, home to 10,742 residents across 45.0 square miles, a density of 239 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53558 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,609 (38% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $56,390. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $405,300 (63% above the state average) with median rent at $1,550 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 53558 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Dane 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 53558

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Farland, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53558.

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 53558, Mc Farland, 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

10,742

Population

45.0

Area (sq mi)

239

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53558?

40.5

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$107,609

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$56,390

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53558 ranks nationally

Mc Farland, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,609 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,496

Total Housing Units

5,391

Occupied Units

105

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$405,300

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,550

Median Rent

1988

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

259

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+159%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53558 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 178
2021 +11.7% 199
2022 +9.3% 217
2023 +14.3% 248
2024 +4.2% 259

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 261 business establishments in ZIP 53558, employing approximately 2,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,219,000.

261

Businesses

2,767

Employees

$152.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 42 16.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 11.5%
Retail trade 25 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 25 9.6%
Wholesale trade 18 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 18 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 18 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 5.0%
Finance and insurance 12 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.1%
Manufacturing 7 2.7%
Information 5 1.9%
Educational services 3 1.1%

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 53558 vs 53716 →

ZIP 53558 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 53558 ranks #0 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 53558 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 53558 ranks #3 of 9 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
53716 Madison, WI 18,419 4.5 mi
53718 Madison, WI 11,753 6.6 mi
53714 Madison, WI 16,463 6.7 mi
53713 Madison, WI 22,146 5.7 mi
53711 Madison, WI 45,728 6.4 mi
53589 Stoughton, WI 19,427 6.4 mi
53527 Cottage Grove, WI 9,963 6.1 mi
53703 Madison, WI 27,958 7.1 mi
53715 Madison, WI 12,136 7.0 mi
53575 Oregon, WI 15,494 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dane County

53711 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 45,728
53704 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 44,034
53590 standard
Sun Prairie, WI
Pop: 36,294
53719 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 28,487
53703 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 27,958
53562 standard
Middleton, WI
Pop: 23,627

Related Areas

Dane County Mc Farland, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53558 in? ▼
ZIP code 53558 (Mc Farland) is located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dane-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53558? ▼
ZIP code 53558 in Mc Farland, WI has a population of 10,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53558? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53558 is $107,609, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53558? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53558 is $405,300, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53558? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53558 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53558? ▼
ZIP code 53558 has 261 business establishments employing approximately 2,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53558? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53558 are: Construction (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Retail trade (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53558? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53558 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 53558? ▼
In ZIP code 53558, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 53558? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53558 is 20.1 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 53558? ▼
In ZIP code 53558, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53558? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53558 is 3.8% 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.