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Mineral Point, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53565

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

4,765
10/sq mi
$84,589
Median income
$269,800
Median home value
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53565 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 471.8 square miles in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 4,765 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 53565 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53565 sits at $84,589 (8% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $43,026. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $269,800 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $879 per month, and 78.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53565 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iowa County, so you can benchmark 53565 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 53565

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53565.

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 53565, Mineral Point, 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

4,765

Population

471.8

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53565?

43.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$84,589

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$43,026

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53565 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,589 Top 32% higher than 68% 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

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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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,084

Total Housing Units

2,006

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.2%
Renter 21.8%

$269,800

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1957

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53565 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 167
2021 +9.6% 183
2022 +19.6% 218
2023 +10.4% 241
2024 +5.0% 253

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 128 business establishments in ZIP 53565, employing approximately 1,867 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,621,000.

128

Businesses

1,867

Employees

$97.6M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 15 11.7%
Construction 14 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.6%
Manufacturing 10 7.8%
Finance and insurance 9 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.3%
Wholesale trade 7 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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 53565 vs 53530 →

ZIP 53565 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 53565 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53565 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 53565 ranks the highest of 3 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
53530 Darlington, WI 4,566 10.5 mi
53553 Linden, WI 624 8.4 mi

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Dodgeville, WI
Pop: 7,276
53573 standard
Muscoda, WI
Pop: 3,062
53507 standard
Barneveld, WI
Pop: 2,196
53503 standard
Arena, WI
Pop: 1,947
53543 standard
Highland, WI
Pop: 1,641
53506 standard
Avoca, WI
Pop: 1,125

Related Areas

Iowa County Mineral Point, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53565 in? ▼
ZIP code 53565 (Mineral Point) is located in Iowa County, Wisconsin. Iowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iowa-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53565? ▼
ZIP code 53565 in Mineral Point, WI has a population of 4,765 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53565 is $84,589, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53565? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53565 is $269,800, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53565 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53565? ▼
ZIP code 53565 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 1,867 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53565? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53565 are: Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (15), Construction (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53565? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53565 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 53565? ▼
In ZIP code 53565, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 53565? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53565 is 23.1 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 53565? ▼
In ZIP code 53565, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53565 is 4.8% 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 Mineral Point, WI

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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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