Middleton, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53562
Dane County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,627
- 286/sq mi High-density area
- $101,381
- Median income Above-median income area
- $532,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middleton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 286
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53562 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 53562 (Middleton, WI) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.5 in 2023 to 267.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53562 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin, with 23,627 residents across 82.5 square miles, a density of 286 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53562 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,381 (30% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,683. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.4% and unemployment is 2.5%. Median home value is $532,200 (114% above the average Wisconsin ZIP) and median rent is $1,484; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53562 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 53562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middleton, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53562.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
167 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
119 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
96 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 53562, Middleton, 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
23,627
Population
82.5
Area (sq mi)
286
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53562?
39.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
12.1%
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?
$101,381
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$64,683
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53562 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Middleton, 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)
$101,381 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
13,604housing units
13,604
Total Housing Units
13,122
Occupied Units
482
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$532,200
Median Home Value
+114% vs state ZIP avg
$1,484
Median Rent
1989
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
267
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+167%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53562 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 184 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 198 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 224 |
| 2023 | +10.6% | 247 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 267 |
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 1,079 business establishments in ZIP 53562, employing approximately 23,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,881,870,000.
1,079
Businesses
23,576
Employees
$1.9B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 167 | 15.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 119 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 114 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 96 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 76 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.2% |
| Information | 23 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 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 53562 vs 53717 →
ZIP 53562 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53719
Madison (53719)
28,487 residents
- 53562
Middleton (53562)
23,627 residents
- 53705
Madison (53705)
23,494 residents
- 53593
Verona (53593)
19,225 residents
- 53597
Waunakee (53597)
16,844 residents
- 53717
Madison (53717)
11,962 residents
- 53528 5,734
Cross Plains (53528)
5,734 residents
- 53726 5,177
Madison (53726)
5,177 residents
- 53706 5,133
Madison (53706)
5,133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53562 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53593
Verona (53593)
$135,023 median income
- 53597
Waunakee (53597)
$117,000 median income
- 53529
Dane (53529)
$107,560 median income
- 53528
Cross Plains (53528)
$106,823 median income
- 53562
Middleton (53562)
$101,381 median income
- 53717
Madison (53717)
$98,180 median income
- 53719
Madison (53719)
$92,052 median income
- 53705
Madison (53705)
$88,549 median income
- 53726 $47,754
Madison (53726)
$47,754 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53562 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53717 | Madison, WI | 11,962 | 3.1 mi |
| 53528 | Cross Plains, WI | 5,734 | 4.9 mi |
| 53705 | Madison, WI | 23,494 | 4.9 mi |
| 53719 | Madison, WI | 28,487 | 6.5 mi |
| 53792 | Madison, WI | 0 | 6.2 mi |
| 53597 | Waunakee, WI | 16,844 | 6.3 mi |
| 53529 | Dane, WI | 2,031 | 8.7 mi |
| 53726 | Madison, WI | 5,177 | 6.8 mi |
| 53593 | Verona, WI | 19,225 | 9.3 mi |
| 53706 | Madison, WI | 5,133 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53562, 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 (23,627 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 53562 in?
ZIP code 53562 (Middleton) 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 53562?
ZIP code 53562 in Middleton, WI has a population of 23,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53562?
The median household income in ZIP 53562 is $101,381, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53562?
The median home value in ZIP 53562 is $532,200, which is 91% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53562?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53562 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53562?
ZIP code 53562 has 1,079 business establishments employing approximately 23,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53562?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53562 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (167), Finance and insurance (119), Retail trade (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53562?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53562 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 53562?
In ZIP code 53562, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.1% 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 53562?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53562 is 19.0 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 53562?
In ZIP code 53562, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53562?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53562 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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