53537 ZIP Code — Footville, WI

Rock County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53537 is located in Footville, Wisconsin, within Rock County. It covers approximately 0.87 square miles and serves a population of 871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 53537 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

871

population

0.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Footville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	871
Population density	1,001 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	0.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.6663
Longitude	-89.2133
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	608

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

871

Population

1,001

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$60,750

Median household income

$35,266

Per capita income

$137,000

Median home value

$812

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

321

Housing units

12.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	181	20.8%
18 and over	690	79.2%
65 and over	213	24.5%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 3.7%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	833	91.8%
Hispanic or Latino	36	4%
Two or more races	34	3.7%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.8%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	43.9%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$60,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 40.5%

$150k–$200k 28.4%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,000
Median rent / month	$812
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.2%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	20.9%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	33.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	42.0%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	48.6%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.8%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	171	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	85	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	110	28.6%
Households with children under 18	105	27.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	137	35.6%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	26.7%
Married	62.3%	49.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	9.4%	4.0%
Divorced	9.4%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	9.1%
Kindergarten	14	11.6%
Elementary school	60	49.6%
High school	20	16.5%
College / grad school	16	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Retail trade 14.7%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Construction 8.7%

Professional & management 7.6%

Other services 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Public administration 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 17.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	135	19.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.5%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	795	91.3%
Spanish	7	0.9%
Other Indo-European	7	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	869	99.8%
Born in same state	869	99.8%
Born in different state	658	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	171	19.6%
Polish	105	12.1%
French	45	5.2%
Arab	19	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.9%
German	7	0.8%
Dutch	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.2%
Internet access	93.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53537

What city is ZIP code 53537 in?

ZIP code 53537 is primarily assigned to Footville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53537 in?

ZIP code 53537 falls within Rock County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53537?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 53537 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 53537 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 53537 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 53537 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53537?

The median home value in ZIP code 53537 is $137,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53537 in?

ZIP code 53537 observes the CST timezone.