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Madison, WI · standard

ZIP Code 53711

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

45,728
692/sq mi
$100,735
Median income
$424,600
Median home value
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madison pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
692
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 53711 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 53711 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.1 square miles in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. The area is home to 45,728 residents, producing a population density of 692 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 53711 against Wisconsin and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 53711 sits at $100,735 (29% above the Wisconsin average), while per-capita income is $61,923. The poverty rate stands at 8.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $424,600 (71% above the state average) with median rent at $1,406 per month, and 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 53711 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 65.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dane County, so you can benchmark 53711 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 53711

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 53711.

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 53711, Madison, 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

45,728

Population

66.1

Area (sq mi)

692

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 53711?

38.0

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 5.5%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$100,735

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$61,923

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 53711 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,735 Top 19% higher than 81% 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

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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 77.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.9%

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

What does housing look like?

24,210

Total Housing Units

23,377

Occupied Units

833

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$424,600

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,406

Median Rent

1977

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 53711 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 182
2021 +8.9% 199
2022 +17.2% 233
2023 +10.3% 257
2024 +5.0% 270

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 980 business establishments in ZIP 53711, employing approximately 20,046 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,496,125,000.

980

Businesses

20,046

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 159 16.2%
Health care and social assistance 149 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 93 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 92 9.4%
Retail trade 85 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 66 6.7%
Construction 61 6.2%
Finance and insurance 59 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 5.6%
Information 30 3.1%
Educational services 29 3.0%
Wholesale trade 28 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 2.9%
Manufacturing 19 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.2%

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 53711 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 53711 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 53711 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 53711 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
53713 Madison, WI 22,146 1.9 mi
53715 Madison, WI 12,136 3.2 mi
53706 Madison, WI 5,133 4.1 mi
53726 Madison, WI 5,177 3.8 mi
53792 Madison, WI 0 4.5 mi
53703 Madison, WI 27,958 4.8 mi
53575 Oregon, WI 15,494 5.7 mi
53719 Madison, WI 28,487 4.7 mi
53705 Madison, WI 23,494 4.9 mi
53558 Mc Farland, WI 10,742 6.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dane County

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
53705 standard
Madison, WI
Pop: 23,494

Related Areas

Dane County Madison, WI Wisconsin

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 53711 in? ▼
ZIP code 53711 (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 53711? ▼
ZIP code 53711 in Madison, WI has a population of 45,728 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 53711? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 53711 is $100,735, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 53711? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 53711 is $424,600, which is 53% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 53711? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 53711 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 53711? ▼
ZIP code 53711 has 980 business establishments employing approximately 20,046 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 53711? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 53711 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Health care and social assistance (149), Other services (except public administration) (93). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 53711? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 53711 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 53711? ▼
In ZIP code 53711, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.9% 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 53711? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 53711 is 18.2 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 53711? ▼
In ZIP code 53711, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53711? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 53711 is 8.8% 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 Madison, WI

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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.
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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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