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Milton, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53563

Rock County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,728
64/sq mi
$89,528
Median income
$293,800
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Milton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53563 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53563 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milton, Rock County, Wisconsin, home to 10,728 residents across 167.4 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53563 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 53563

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milton, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53563.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53563?

42.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

How ZIP 53563 ranks nationally

Milton, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,528 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 53563 vs 53546 →

ZIP 53563 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 53563 ranks #4 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 53563 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 53563 ranks #2 of 5 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
53546 Janesville, WI 30,648 9.6 mi
53545 Janesville, WI 23,117 6.7 mi
53538 Fort Atkinson, WI 18,468 9.6 mi
53505 Avalon, WI 354 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rock County

53511 standard
Beloit, WI
Pop: 48,929
53546 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 30,648
53545 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 23,117
53548 standard
Janesville, WI
Pop: 18,558
53534 standard
Edgerton, WI
Pop: 11,512
53536 standard
Evansville, WI
Pop: 8,503

Related Areas

Rock County Milton, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53563 in? ▼
ZIP code 53563 (Milton) is located in Rock County, Wisconsin. Rock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rock-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53563? ▼
ZIP code 53563 in Milton, WI has a population of 10,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53563? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53563 is $89,528, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53563? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53563 is $293,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53563? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53563 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53563? ▼
ZIP code 53563 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 2,354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53563? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53563 are: Accommodation and food services (33), Retail trade (31), Construction (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53563? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53563 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 53563? ▼
In ZIP code 53563, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 53563? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53563 is 27.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53563? ▼
In ZIP code 53563, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53563? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53563 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.