ZIP Code 53563
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Milton · Rock County · Wisconsin
- Population
- 10,728
- Median income
- $89,528
- Median home value
- $293,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.4%
- Land area
- 167.4 sq mi
64/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.5
Chicago
ZIP code 53563 in Milton, Wisconsin has a population of 10,728. The median household income is $89,528, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $293,800, 6% above the US average. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 53563 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 167.4 square miles in Milton, Rock County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 10,728 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 53563 against Wisconsin and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53563 sits at $89,528 (15% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $45,797. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $293,800 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53563 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 53563 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 53563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53563.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53563, Milton, 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
10,728
Population
167.4
Area (sq mi)
64
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53563?
42.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$89,528
Median Household Income
+15% vs state
$45,797
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,858
Total Housing Units
4,632
Occupied Units
226
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,800
Median Home Value
+18% vs state
$948
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53563 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 147 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 162 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 188 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 205 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 228 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 53563, employing approximately 2,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,573,000.
216
Businesses
2,354
Employees
$129.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 22 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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