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Sauk City, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53583

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

5,747
29/sq mi
$97,286
Median income
$344,000
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
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 53583 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53583 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sauk City, Sauk County, Wisconsin, home to 5,747 residents across 197.5 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53583 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,286 (25% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $45,032. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $344,000 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,133 per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sauk County, letting you compare 53583 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 53583

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sauk City, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53583.

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 53583, Sauk City, 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

5,747

Population

197.5

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53583?

41.9

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$97,286

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$45,032

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53583 ranks nationally

Sauk City, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,286 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,506

Total Housing Units

2,376

Occupied Units

130

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$344,000

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,133

Median Rent

1976

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

+9.4%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53583 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 163
2021 +10.9% 181
2022 +16.5% 211
2023 +3.7% 219
2024 +9.4% 239

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 53583, employing approximately 2,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,904,000.

172

Businesses

2,272

Employees

$120.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 23 13.4%
Construction 21 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 21 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.7%
Manufacturing 9 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.1%
Finance and insurance 7 4.1%
Wholesale trade 6 3.5%
Information 5 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.3%

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 53583 vs 53578 →

ZIP 53583 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 53583 ranks #2 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 53583 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 53583 ranks #3 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
53578 Prairie Du Sac, WI 5,924 4.8 mi
53560 Mazomanie, WI 3,458 4.7 mi
53515 Black Earth, WI 2,268 9.8 mi
53951 North Freedom, WI 2,601 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sauk County

53913 standard
Baraboo, WI
Pop: 19,881
53959 standard
Reedsburg, WI
Pop: 13,384
53578 standard
Prairie Du Sac, WI
Pop: 5,924
53588 standard
Spring Green, WI
Pop: 4,077
53941 standard
La Valle, WI
Pop: 2,932
53951 standard
North Freedom, WI
Pop: 2,601

Related Areas

Sauk County Sauk City, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53583 in? ▼
ZIP code 53583 (Sauk City) 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 53583? ▼
ZIP code 53583 in Sauk City, WI has a population of 5,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53583? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53583 is $97,286, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53583? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53583 is $344,000, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53583? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53583 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53583? ▼
ZIP code 53583 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 2,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53583? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53583 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (23), Construction (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53583? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53583 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 53583? ▼
In ZIP code 53583, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 53583? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53583 is 25.4 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 53583? ▼
In ZIP code 53583, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53583? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53583 is 6.0% 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.