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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
$101,381
Median income
$532,200
Median home value
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 53562 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 82.5 square miles in Middleton, Dane County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 23,627 residents, producing a population density of 286 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 53562 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53562 sits at $101,381 (30% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $64,683. The poverty rate stands at 6.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $532,200 (114% above the state average) with median rent at $1,484 per month, and 53.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53562 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dane County, so you can benchmark 53562 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 53562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53562.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 53562?

39.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

12.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%

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

$64,683

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53562 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,381 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,604

Total Housing Units

13,122

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.4%
Renter 46.6%

$532,200

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$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

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ZIP 53562 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 53562 ranks #2 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 53562 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 53562 ranks #5 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
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

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
53705 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 23,494

Related Areas

Dane County Middleton, WI Wisconsin

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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Official Data Resources for Middleton, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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