Spring Green, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53588
Sauk County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,077
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $83,417
- Median income Above-median income area
- $292,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spring Green pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53588 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 53588 covers 354.5 square miles in Spring Green, Sauk County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,077 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53588 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,417 (7% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,224. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $292,300 (17% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $988.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sauk County, so 53588 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 53588
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spring Green, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53588.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 53588, Spring Green, 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
4,077
Population
354.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53588?
54.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$83,417
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$47,224
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53588 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Spring Green, WI household income vs. every Wisconsin ZIP code
Median household income among 755 reporting Wisconsin ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,417 Top 35% higher than 65% of 755 Wisconsin ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,931housing units
1,931
Total Housing Units
1,725
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$292,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$988
Median Rent
1980
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53588 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 161 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 174 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 199 |
| 2023 | +13.7% | 226 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 228 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 53588, employing approximately 1,880 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,807,000.
142
Businesses
1,880
Employees
$98.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 53588 vs 53577 →
ZIP 53588 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53588
Spring Green (53588)
4,077 residents
- 53503
Arena (53503)
1,947 residents
- 53577 1,371
Plain (53577)
1,371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53588 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53588 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53577
Plain (53577)
$96,500 median income
- 53503
Arena (53503)
$87,361 median income
- 53588
Spring Green (53588)
$83,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53588 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53588, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,077 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 53588 in?
ZIP code 53588 (Spring Green) 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 53588?
ZIP code 53588 in Spring Green, WI has a population of 4,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53588?
The median household income in ZIP 53588 is $83,417, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53588?
The median home value in ZIP 53588 is $292,300, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53588?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53588 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53588?
ZIP code 53588 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53588?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53588 are: Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (20), Construction (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53588?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53588 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 53588?
In ZIP code 53588, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 53588?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53588 is 23.8 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 53588?
In ZIP code 53588, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53588?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53588 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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