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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
$106,476
Median income
$399,800
Median home value
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 53598 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.9 square miles in Windsor, Dane County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 2,511 residents, producing a population density of 282 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 53598 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53598 sits at $106,476 (36% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $49,644. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $399,800 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $1,565 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53598 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dane County, so you can benchmark 53598 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 53598

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53598.

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 53598, Windsor, 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

2,511

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

282

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53598?

37.2

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.1%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$49,644

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 53598 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,476 Top 15% higher than 85% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,832

Total Housing Units

1,657

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$399,800

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$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

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ZIP 53598 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 53598 ranks #9 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 53598 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 53598 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Dane County

53711 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 45,728
53704 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 44,034
53590 standard
Sun Prairie, WI
Pop: 36,294
53719 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 28,487
53703 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 27,958
53562 standard
Middleton, WI
Pop: 23,627

Related Areas

Dane County Windsor, WI Wisconsin

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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Official Data Resources for Windsor, WI

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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