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 High-density area
- $107,609
- Median income Above-median income area
- $405,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53558 (Mc Farland, WI) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.5 in 2023 to 259.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,390. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $405,300 (63% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,550.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53558 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 53558
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Farland, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53558.
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 53558?
40.5
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$107,609
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$56,390
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53558 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Mc Farland, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$107,609 Top 7% higher than 93% of 755 Wisconsin 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
5,496housing units
5,496
Total Housing Units
5,391
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$405,300
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 53711
Madison (53711)
45,728 residents
- 53703
Madison (53703)
27,958 residents
- 53713
Madison (53713)
22,146 residents
- 53589
Stoughton (53589)
19,427 residents
- 53716
Madison (53716)
18,419 residents
- 53714 16,463
Madison (53714)
16,463 residents
- 53575 15,494
Oregon (53575)
15,494 residents
- 53715 12,136
Madison (53715)
12,136 residents
- 53718 11,753
Madison (53718)
11,753 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53558 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53558 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53527
Cottage Grove (53527)
$133,883 median income
- 53575
Oregon (53575)
$107,885 median income
- 53558
Mc Farland (53558)
$107,609 median income
- 53718
Madison (53718)
$102,843 median income
- 53711
Madison (53711)
$100,735 median income
- 53589
Stoughton (53589)
$96,226 median income
- 53716
Madison (53716)
$91,716 median income
- 53714
Madison (53714)
$71,519 median income
- 53713
Madison (53713)
$58,017 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53558, 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 (10,742 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 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.
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