53565 ZIP Code — Mineral Point, WI

Iowa County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53565 is located in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 186.01 square miles and serves a population of 4,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53565

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 $237,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,180. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53565 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,549

population

186.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mineral Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53595 Dodgeville (8.4 mi) 53553 Linden (8.7 mi) 53530 Darlington (9.5 mi) 53533 Dodgeville (10.6 mi) 53510 Belmont (10.9 mi) 53580 Rewey (11 mi) 53544 Hollandale (11.8 mi) 53526 Cobb (13.3 mi) 53554 Livingston (14.6 mi) 53516 Blanchardville (14.7 mi) 53582 Ridgeway (14.8 mi) 53569 Montfort (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,549
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	186.01 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	42.8414
Longitude	-90.1594
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	41.2%	36.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,549

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$79,180

Median household income

$39,306

Per capita income

$237,200

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,581

Housing units

31.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

139

Under 5

125

160

5–9

143

169

10–14

151

118

15–19

105

20–24

226

25–34

203

313

35–44

281

289

45–54

259

168

55–59

150

205

60–64

183

319

65–74

286

141

75–84

126

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,043	22.9%
18 and over	3,506	77.1%
65 and over	1,006	22.1%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,379	94.6%
Two or more races	88	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	80	1.7%
Other race	45	1%
Black or African American	34	0.7%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.2%	36.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$79,180

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 19.5%

$500k–$1M 8.0%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$237,200
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	4.5%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.2%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	41.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	10.1%
Propane / LP gas	27.8%
Fuel oil	4.8%
Wood	10.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,048	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	116	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	403	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	343	18.0%
Households with children under 18	492	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	693	36.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	17.7%
Married	53.6%	60.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	11.0%
Divorced	9.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 22.5%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	75	7.8%
Kindergarten	27	2.8%
Elementary school	506	52.5%
High school	213	22.1%
College / grad school	142	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Retail trade 14.8%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Construction 9.2%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 6.7%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	23.0%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.2%
Public insurance	34.0%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,285	94.2%
Spanish	42	1.0%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.3%
Other languages	21	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,486	98.6%
Born in same state	4,469	98.2%
Born in different state	3,582	78.7%
Foreign born	17	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	63	1.4%
Not a US citizen	50	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	822	18.1%
French	716	15.7%
Polish	562	12.4%
Arab	98	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	47	1%
English	32	0.7%
German	3	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53565

What city is ZIP code 53565 in?

ZIP code 53565 is primarily assigned to Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53565 in?

ZIP code 53565 falls within Iowa County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53565 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 53565 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53565?

ZIP code 53565 has an estimated population of 4,549 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53565?

The median household income in ZIP code 53565 is $79,180, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53565?

The median home value in ZIP code 53565 is $237,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 53565 in?

ZIP code 53565 observes the CST timezone.