Madison, WI · standard
ZIP Code 53705
Dane County, Wisconsin - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,494
- 1,379/sq mi High-density area
- $88,549
- Median income Above-median income area
- $475,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Madison pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,379
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53705 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 53705 (Madison, WI) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.6 in 2023 to 301.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 53705 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, with 23,494 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,379 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 53705 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,549 (13% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,413. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $475,400 (91% above the average Wisconsin ZIP), with only 49.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,352.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 76.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dane County, so 53705 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 53705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, WI
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53705.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 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 53705, Madison, 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
23,494
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
1,379
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 53705?
34.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
18.3%
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?
$88,549
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$64,413
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 53705 ranks among Wisconsin ZIPs
Madison, 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)
$88,549 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
12,886housing units
12,886
Total Housing Units
12,253
Occupied Units
633
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$475,400
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$1,352
Median Rent
1967
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 53705 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 203 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 222 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 257 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 286 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 301 |
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 559 business establishments in ZIP 53705, employing approximately 12,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $975,112,000.
559
Businesses
12,941
Employees
$975.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 70 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 21 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 3.4% |
| Information | 15 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.9% |
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 53705 vs 53792 →
ZIP 53705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 53711
Madison (53711)
45,728 residents
- 53719
Madison (53719)
28,487 residents
- 53703
Madison (53703)
27,958 residents
- 53705
Madison (53705)
23,494 residents
- 53713
Madison (53713)
22,146 residents
- 53597 16,844
Waunakee (53597)
16,844 residents
- 53715 12,136
Madison (53715)
12,136 residents
- 53717 11,962
Madison (53717)
11,962 residents
- 53726 5,177
Madison (53726)
5,177 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 53705 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 53705 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
- 53711
Madison (53711)
$100,735 median income
- 53717
Madison (53717)
$98,180 median income
- 53719
Madison (53719)
$92,052 median income
- 53705
Madison (53705)
$88,549 median income
- 53713
Madison (53713)
$58,017 median income
- 53703
Madison (53703)
$47,847 median income
- 53726
Madison (53726)
$47,754 median income
- 53715 $38,996
Madison (53715)
$38,996 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 53705 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53792 | Madison, WI | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| 53726 | Madison, WI | 5,177 | 2.1 mi |
| 53706 | Madison, WI | 5,133 | 2.7 mi |
| 53717 | Madison, WI | 11,962 | 2.8 mi |
| 53715 | Madison, WI | 12,136 | 3.5 mi |
| 53719 | Madison, WI | 28,487 | 3.7 mi |
| 53703 | Madison, WI | 27,958 | 4.4 mi |
| 53711 | Madison, WI | 45,728 | 4.9 mi |
| 53713 | Madison, WI | 22,146 | 4.7 mi |
| 53597 | Waunakee, WI | 16,844 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 53705, 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 (23,494 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 53705 in?
ZIP code 53705 (Madison) 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 53705?
ZIP code 53705 in Madison, WI has a population of 23,494 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53705?
The median household income in ZIP 53705 is $88,549, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53705?
The median home value in ZIP 53705 is $475,400, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 53705 is White at 73.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53705?
ZIP code 53705 has 559 business establishments employing approximately 12,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53705 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Retail trade (80). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53705 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 53705?
In ZIP code 53705, 84.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 76.8% 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 53705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53705 is 19.0 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 53705?
In ZIP code 53705, approximately 49.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53705 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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