PlainZIP

Orfordville, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53576

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

2,319
29/sq mi
$63,750
Median income
$225,000
Median home value
26.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53576 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53576 covers 81.1 square miles in Orfordville, Rock County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,319 residents on file, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53576 reports a modest median household income of $63,750 (18% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $37,811. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $225,000 (10% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 75.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rock County, so you can benchmark 53576 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 53576

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orfordville, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53576.

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 53576, Orfordville, 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

2,319

Population

81.1

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 53576?

46.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$63,750

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$37,811

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53576 ranks nationally

Orfordville, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,750 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 52.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.6%

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

What does housing look like?

981

Total Housing Units

943

Occupied Units

38

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$225,000

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1965

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

+11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53576 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 135
2021 +11.2% 150
2022 +19.7% 180
2023 +10.6% 199
2024 +11.4% 222

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 44 business establishments in ZIP 53576, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,005,000.

44

Businesses

260

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 20.4%
Retail trade 6 13.6%
Construction 5 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing 5 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 4 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.1%

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 53576 vs 53537 →

ZIP 53576 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 53576 ranks #5 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 53576 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 53576 ranks #5 of 6 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
53537 Footville, WI 781 3.6 mi
53520 Brodhead, WI 6,810 6.5 mi
53548 Janesville, WI 18,558 6.9 mi
53536 Evansville, WI 8,503 9.6 mi
53511 Beloit, WI 48,929 9.0 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
53563 standard
Milton, WI
Pop: 10,728

Related Areas

Rock County Orfordville, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53576 in? ▼
ZIP code 53576 (Orfordville) 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 53576? ▼
ZIP code 53576 in Orfordville, WI has a population of 2,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53576? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53576 is $63,750, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53576? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53576 is $225,000, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53576? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53576 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53576? ▼
ZIP code 53576 has 44 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53576? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53576 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (6), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53576? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53576 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 53576? ▼
In ZIP code 53576, 52.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.6% 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 53576? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53576 is 27.3 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 53576? ▼
In ZIP code 53576, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53576? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53576 is 9.3% 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.