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Sharon, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53585

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

2,215
31/sq mi
$74,779
Median income
$200,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53585 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53585 covers 70.5 square miles in Sharon, Walworth County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,215 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 53585 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,779 (4% below the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $38,700. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. The typical home here is valued at $200,400 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,135 monthly, and 68.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Walworth County, letting you compare 53585 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 53585

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sharon, WI

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53585.

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 53585, Sharon, 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

2,215

Population

70.5

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53585?

36.6

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%

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?

$74,779

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$38,700

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53585 ranks nationally

Sharon, WI household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,779 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

889

Total Housing Units

841

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.5%
Renter 31.5%

$200,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,135

Median Rent

1954

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

+5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53585 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.3% 131
2020 +9.3% 143
2021 +8.9% 156
2022 +5.6% 165
2024 – 198

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 39 business establishments in ZIP 53585, employing approximately 220 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,511,000.

39

Businesses

220

Employees

$12.5M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 15.4%
Manufacturing 6 15.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 7.7%

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 53585 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 53585 ranks #7 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 53585 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 53585 ranks #6 of 9 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
53114 Darien, WI 2,678 5.0 mi
53184 Walworth, WI 4,271 5.5 mi
53525 Clinton, WI 4,052 7.2 mi
61012 Capron, IL 2,175 8.7 mi
53115 Delavan, WI 15,788 9.0 mi
60033 Harvard, IL 13,922 9.1 mi
53505 Avalon, WI 354 10.2 mi
61065 Poplar Grove, IL 11,156 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walworth County

53190 standard
Whitewater, WI
Pop: 19,200
53121 standard
Elkhorn, WI
Pop: 19,045
53147 standard
Lake Geneva, WI
Pop: 16,457
53115 standard
Delavan, WI
Pop: 15,788
53120 standard
East Troy, WI
Pop: 9,679
53128 standard
Genoa City, WI
Pop: 8,947

Related Areas

Walworth County Sharon, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53585 in? ▼
ZIP code 53585 (Sharon) is located in Walworth County, Wisconsin. Walworth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walworth-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53585? ▼
ZIP code 53585 in Sharon, WI has a population of 2,215 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53585? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53585 is $74,779, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53585? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53585 is $200,400, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53585? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53585 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53585? ▼
ZIP code 53585 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 220 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53585? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53585 are: Construction (6), Manufacturing (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53585? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53585 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 53585? ▼
In ZIP code 53585, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 53585? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53585 is 27.6 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 53585? ▼
In ZIP code 53585, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53585? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53585 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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