Windsor, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53598
Dane County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,511
- 282/sq mi High-density area
- $106,476
- Median income Above-median income area
- $399,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windsor pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 282
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53598 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 53598 (Windsor, WI) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.7 in 2023 to 240.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53598 covers 8.9 square miles in Windsor, Dane County, Wisconsin (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,511 residents on file, a density of 282 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53598 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,476 (36% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,644. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $399,800 (61% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,565.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53598 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 53598
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windsor, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53598.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 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 53598, Windsor, 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
2,511
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
282
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53598?
37.2
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
4.4%
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?
$106,476
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$49,644
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 53598 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Windsor, 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)
$106,476 Top 8% higher than 92% 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
1,832housing units
1,832
Total Housing Units
1,657
Occupied Units
175
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$399,800
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,565
Median Rent
1996
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53598 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 172 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 187 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 214 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 228 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 241 |
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 98 business establishments in ZIP 53598, employing approximately 3,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,059,000.
98
Businesses
3,287
Employees
$203.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.1% |
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 53598 vs 53532 →
ZIP 53598 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53704
Madison (53704)
44,034 residents
- 53590
Sun Prairie (53590)
36,294 residents
- 53703
Madison (53703)
27,958 residents
- 53716
Madison (53716)
18,419 residents
- 53597 16,844
Waunakee (53597)
16,844 residents
- 53714 16,463
Madison (53714)
16,463 residents
- 53532 13,606
Deforest (53532)
13,606 residents
- 53718 11,753
Madison (53718)
11,753 residents
- 53598 2,511
Windsor (53598)
2,511 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53598 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53598 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53597
Waunakee (53597)
$117,000 median income
- 53532
Deforest (53532)
$110,022 median income
- 53598
Windsor (53598)
$106,476 median income
- 53718
Madison (53718)
$102,843 median income
- 53911
Arlington (53911)
$100,625 median income
- 53590
Sun Prairie (53590)
$97,051 median income
- 53716
Madison (53716)
$91,716 median income
- 53704
Madison (53704)
$74,034 median income
- 53714
Madison (53714)
$71,519 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53598 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53532 | Deforest, WI | 13,606 | 3.0 mi |
| 53704 | Madison, WI | 44,034 | 4.8 mi |
| 53571 | Morrisonville, WI | 280 | 5.0 mi |
| 53714 | Madison, WI | 16,463 | 7.5 mi |
| 53590 | Sun Prairie, WI | 36,294 | 6.6 mi |
| 53597 | Waunakee, WI | 16,844 | 6.2 mi |
| 53911 | Arlington, WI | 1,351 | 8.3 mi |
| 53716 | Madison, WI | 18,419 | 9.9 mi |
| 53703 | Madison, WI | 27,958 | 9.0 mi |
| 53718 | Madison, WI | 11,753 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53598, 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 (2,511 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 53598 in?
ZIP code 53598 (Windsor) is located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Dane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dane-wi.
What is the population of ZIP code 53598?
ZIP code 53598 in Windsor, WI has a population of 2,511 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53598?
The median household income in ZIP 53598 is $106,476, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53598?
The median home value in ZIP 53598 is $399,800, which is 44% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53598?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53598 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53598?
ZIP code 53598 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 3,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53598?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53598 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (13), Wholesale trade (11). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53598?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53598 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 53598?
In ZIP code 53598, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 53598?
In ZIP code 53598, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53598?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53598 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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