53566 ZIP Code — Monroe, WI
Green County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53566 is located in Monroe, Wisconsin, within Green County. It covers approximately 152.94 square miles and serves a population of 15,037 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53566
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $183,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $67,959. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,037
population
152.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53566 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53566
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monroe | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53550 Juda (7.8 mi)
53570 Monticello (8.4 mi)
53522 Browntown (8.5 mi)
61060 Orangeville (9.6 mi)
53502 Albany (12.6 mi)
53504 Argyle (13.2 mi)
61089 Winslow (13.7 mi)
53587 South Wayne (13.9 mi)
61050 Mc Connell (14 mi)
61018 Dakota (14 mi)
53520 Brodhead (14.4 mi)
53574 New Glarus (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,037 |
| Population density | 98 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 152.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.6105 |
| Longitude | -89.6294 |
| 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 | 44.2% | 37.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 35.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 22.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,037
Population
98
People per sq mi
43.2
Median age
$67,959
Median household income
$39,905
Per capita income
$183,400
Median home value
$805
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
4,772
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
397
Under 5
403
397
5–9
403
438
10–14
444
473
15–19
479
385
20–24
390
904
25–34
916
846
35–44
857
1,001
45–54
1,015
522
55–59
528
498
60–64
504
986
65–74
999
364
75–84
368
258
85+
262
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,168 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 11,869 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,237 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,059 | 90.7% |
| Two or more races | 599 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 462 | 3% |
| Other race | 163 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 155 | 1% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.2% | 37.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 35.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.6% | 22.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
6.4%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $67,959 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
8.1%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
23.5%
$300k–$500k
14.0%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,400 |
| Median rent / month | $805 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 68.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 8.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.5% |
| Electricity | 14.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.4% |
| Fuel oil | 4.5% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,831 | 42.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 517 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,508 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,756 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,798 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,329 | 35.2% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 24.7% |
| Married | 48.8% | 45.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 18.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
8.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 161 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 178 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,258 | 43.7% |
| High school | 716 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 566 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
25.4%
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Retail trade
14.3%
Construction
8.3%
Professional & management
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Other services
2.9%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.6% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 22.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.5% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 23.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 822 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,237 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 238 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 190 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,722 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 14,651 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 10,834 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 71 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 315 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 211 | 67.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,230 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 1,703 | 11.3% |
| French | 1,081 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 532 | 3.5% |
| English | 219 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 114 | 0.8% |
| German | 40 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 90.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53566
What city is ZIP code 53566 in?
ZIP code 53566 is primarily assigned to Monroe, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53566 in?
ZIP code 53566 falls within Green County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 53566 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 53566 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53566?
The median home value in ZIP code 53566 is $183,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 53566?
ZIP code 53566 has an estimated population of 15,037 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53566?
The median household income in ZIP code 53566 is $67,959, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53566 in?
ZIP code 53566 observes the CST timezone.