Prairie Du Sac, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53578

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

5,924
47/sq mi
$105,610
Median income
$347,000
Median home value
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prairie Du Sac pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53578 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53578 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 127.4 square miles in Prairie Du Sac, Sauk County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 5,924 residents, producing a population density of 47 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 53578 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53578 sits at $105,610 (35% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $49,645. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $347,000 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,357 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53578 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sauk County, so you can benchmark 53578 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 53578

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53578.

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 53578, Prairie Du Sac, 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

5,924

Population

127.4

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53578?

42.6

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$105,610

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$49,645

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53578 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,610 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,802

Total Housing Units

2,669

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$347,000

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,357

Median Rent

1990

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53578 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 167
2021 +9.1% 182
2022 +19.1% 217
2023 +6.3% 231
2024 +0.7% 233

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 53578, employing approximately 2,852 people with a combined annual payroll of $215,419,000.

170

Businesses

2,852

Employees

$215.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 15.9%
Health care and social assistance 27 15.9%
Retail trade 18 10.6%
Finance and insurance 16 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.5%
Wholesale trade 10 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.9%
Manufacturing 9 5.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.4%
Information 3 1.8%

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 53578 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 53578 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 53578 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 53578 ranks the highest of 5 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
53583 Sauk City, WI 5,747 4.8 mi
53560 Mazomanie, WI 3,458 9.0 mi
53951 North Freedom, WI 2,601 6.8 mi
53561 Merrimac, WI 1,618 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53578 in?
ZIP code 53578 (Prairie Du Sac) is located in Sauk County, Wisconsin. Sauk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sauk-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53578?
ZIP code 53578 in Prairie Du Sac, WI has a population of 5,924 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53578?
The median household income in ZIP 53578 is $105,610, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53578?
The median home value in ZIP 53578 is $347,000, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53578?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53578 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53578?
ZIP code 53578 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 2,852 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53578?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53578 are: Construction (27), Health care and social assistance (27), Retail trade (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53578?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53578 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 53578?
In ZIP code 53578, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.2% 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 53578?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53578 is 23.6 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 53578?
In ZIP code 53578, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53578?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53578 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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