Marshall, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53559
Dane County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,063
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,571
- Median income Above-median income area
- $315,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Marshall pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53559 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 53559 (Marshall, WI) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.8 in 2023 to 262.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53559 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Marshall, Dane County, Wisconsin, home to 6,063 residents across 164.8 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53559 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,571 (20% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,448. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $315,300 (27% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $884.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53559 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 53559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Marshall, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53559.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 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 53559, Marshall, 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
6,063
Population
164.8
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53559?
40.0
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
5.7%
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?
$93,571
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$40,448
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53559 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Marshall, 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)
$93,571 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
2,499housing units
2,499
Total Housing Units
2,368
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$315,300
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$884
Median Rent
1980
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
+15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53559 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 171 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 186 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 214 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 228 |
| 2024 | +15.3% | 263 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 53559, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,257,000.
83
Businesses
454
Employees
$24.3M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 22.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.0% |
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 53559 vs 53531 →
ZIP 53559 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53590
Sun Prairie (53590)
36,294 residents
- 53527 9,963
Cottage Grove (53527)
9,963 residents
- 53559 6,063
Marshall (53559)
6,063 residents
- 53594 5,144
Waterloo (53594)
5,144 residents
- 53531 4,338
Deerfield (53531)
4,338 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53559 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53559 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
- 53531
Deerfield (53531)
$105,000 median income
- 53590
Sun Prairie (53590)
$97,051 median income
- 53559
Marshall (53559)
$93,571 median income
- 53594
Waterloo (53594)
$88,390 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53559 ranks #4 of 5 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 53559, 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 (6,063 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 53559 in?
ZIP code 53559 (Marshall) 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 53559?
ZIP code 53559 in Marshall, WI has a population of 6,063 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53559?
The median household income in ZIP 53559 is $93,571, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53559?
The median home value in ZIP 53559 is $315,300, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53559 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53559?
ZIP code 53559 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53559 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53559?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53559 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 53559?
In ZIP code 53559, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 53559?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53559 is 25.7 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 53559?
In ZIP code 53559, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53559 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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