PlainZIP

Monroe, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53566

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

15,217
38/sq mi
$74,058
Median income
$220,400
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53566 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53566 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin, home to 15,217 residents across 399.4 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53566 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,058 (5% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $44,015. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $220,400 for a typical home value (11% below the state average), with rent averaging $868 a month; 68.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 53566, plus 6 more within Green County, give a clearer read than the 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 53566

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroe, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53566.

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 53566, Monroe, 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

15,217

Population

399.4

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53566?

43.3

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$74,058

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$44,015

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53566 ranks nationally

Monroe, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,058 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,032

Total Housing Units

6,755

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.1%
Renter 31.9%

$220,400

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$868

Median Rent

1968

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53566 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 147
2021 +11.2% 164
2022 +18.4% 194
2023 +5.9% 205
2024 +15.1% 236

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 542 business establishments in ZIP 53566, employing approximately 8,979 people with a combined annual payroll of $448,091,000.

542

Businesses

8,979

Employees

$448.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 15.3%
Construction 57 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 56 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 53 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 47 8.7%
Manufacturing 39 7.2%
Transportation and warehousing 36 6.6%
Finance and insurance 34 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.3%
Wholesale trade 27 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.2%
Information 11 2.0%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 53566 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 53566 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 53566 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 53566 ranks #4 of 4 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
61060 Orangeville, IL 1,432 9.1 mi
53570 Monticello, WI 2,627 9.2 mi
53522 Browntown, WI 1,085 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Green County

53520 standard
Brodhead, WI
Pop: 6,810
53574 standard
New Glarus, WI
Pop: 3,877
53570 standard
Monticello, WI
Pop: 2,627
53502 standard
Albany, WI
Pop: 2,421
53550 standard
Juda, WI
Pop: 1,239
53522 standard
Browntown, WI
Pop: 1,085

Related Areas

Green County Monroe, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53566 in? ▼
ZIP code 53566 (Monroe) is located in Green County, Wisconsin. Green County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/green-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53566? ▼
ZIP code 53566 in Monroe, WI has a population of 15,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53566? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53566 is $74,058, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53566? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53566 is $220,400, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53566? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53566 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53566? ▼
ZIP code 53566 has 542 business establishments employing approximately 8,979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53566? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53566 are: Retail trade (83), Construction (57), Other services (except public administration) (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53566? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53566 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 53566? ▼
In ZIP code 53566, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 53566? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53566 is 19.3 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 53566? ▼
In ZIP code 53566, approximately 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53566? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53566 is 7.9% 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.