Mount Horeb, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53572
Dane County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,970
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $108,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $416,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Horeb pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53572 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53572 (Mount Horeb, WI) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.0 in 2023 to 256.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Horeb, Dane County, Wisconsin, home to 9,970 residents across 269.5 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53572 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,750 (39% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,080. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $416,700 (67% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 75.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,240.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53572 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53572
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Horeb, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53572.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53572, Mount Horeb, 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
9,970
Population
269.5
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53572?
40.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$108,750
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$55,080
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53572 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Mount Horeb, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,750 Top 6% higher than 94% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,167housing units
4,167
Total Housing Units
3,919
Occupied Units
248
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$416,700
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,240
Median Rent
1992
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53572 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 179 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 197 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 220 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 241 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 257 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 53572, employing approximately 2,269 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,106,000.
257
Businesses
2,269
Employees
$100.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 14.4% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 31 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 2.7% |
| Information | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.6% |
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 53572 vs 53517 →
ZIP 53572 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53572
Mount Horeb (53572)
9,970 residents
- 53574 3,877
New Glarus (53574)
3,877 residents
- 53517 1,752
Blue Mounds (53517)
1,752 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53572 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53572
Mount Horeb (53572)
$108,750 median income
- 53574
New Glarus (53574)
$106,508 median income
- 53517
Blue Mounds (53517)
$84,722 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53572 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53572, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,970 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53572 in?
ZIP code 53572 (Mount Horeb) 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 53572?
ZIP code 53572 in Mount Horeb, WI has a population of 9,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53572?
The median household income in ZIP 53572 is $108,750, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53572?
The median home value in ZIP 53572 is $416,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53572?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53572 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53572?
ZIP code 53572 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 2,269 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53572?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53572 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Retail trade (36), Construction (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53572?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53572 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 53572?
In ZIP code 53572, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% 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 53572?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53572 is 25.0 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 53572?
In ZIP code 53572, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53572?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53572 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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