Muscoda, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53573

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

3,062
11/sq mi
$64,776
Median income
$182,200
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53573 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53573 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 280.9 square miles in Muscoda, Iowa County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 3,062 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 53573 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53573 sits at $64,776 (17% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $34,690. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $182,200 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $773 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iowa County, so you can benchmark 53573 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 53573

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53573.

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 53573, Muscoda, 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

3,062

Population

280.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53573?

45.7

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$64,776

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$34,690

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53573 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,776 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,442

Total Housing Units

1,225

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$182,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$773

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.2%

YoY Change (2023)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53573 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.2% 156
2020 -1.1% 154
2021 +13.7% 175
2022 +24.7% 219
2023 +1.2% 221

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 53573, employing approximately 722 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,346,000.

49

Businesses

722

Employees

$37.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 11 22.4%
Retail trade 7 14.3%
Construction 6 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 6 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 5 10.2%

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 53573 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 53573 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 53573 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 53573 ranks #2 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
53518 Blue River, WI 1,330 7.6 mi
53543 Highland, WI 1,641 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53573 in?
ZIP code 53573 (Muscoda) 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 53573?
ZIP code 53573 in Muscoda, WI has a population of 3,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53573?
The median household income in ZIP 53573 is $64,776, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53573?
The median home value in ZIP 53573 is $182,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53573 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53573?
ZIP code 53573 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53573 are: Manufacturing (11), Retail trade (7), Construction (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53573?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53573 increased by 1.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 53573?
In ZIP code 53573, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 53573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53573 is 24.3 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 53573?
In ZIP code 53573, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53573 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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