53579 ZIP Code — Reeseville, WI

Dodge County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53579 is located in Reeseville, Wisconsin, within Dodge County. It covers approximately 39.90 square miles and serves a population of 1,736 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.

About ZIP code 53579

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 $201,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,688.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,736
population
39.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53579 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53579

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City Status
Reeseville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53557 Lowell (5.6 mi) 53098 Watertown (8.5 mi) 53925 Columbus (9.2 mi) 53594 Waterloo (9.8 mi) 53039 Juneau (10.2 mi) 53916 Beaver Dam (11.8 mi) 53932 Fall River (12 mi) 53559 Marshall (13.1 mi) 53034 Hustisford (13.7 mi) 53094 Watertown (13.8 mi) 53094 Watertown (13.8 mi) 53551 Lake Mills (14.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,736
Population density 44 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 027
Geography
Land area 39.90 sq mi
Water area 0.71 sq mi
Latitude 43.2969
Longitude -88.8813
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 920
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.5% 39.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 37.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 19.0% 20.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.6% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,736
Population
44
People per sq mi
40.1
Median age
$72,688
Median household income
$33,266
Per capita income
$201,700
Median home value
$859
Median monthly rent
76.4%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
570
Housing units
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
38
69
5–9
58
86
10–14
72
68
15–19
58
38
20–24
32
110
25–34
93
143
35–44
121
112
45–54
94
75
55–59
63
83
60–64
70
92
65–74
77
16
75–84
14
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844525.6%
18 and over1,29174.4%
65 and over20912.0%
Median age40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or more races 6.1%
Other race 2.6%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,55483%
Hispanic or Latino1377.3%
Two or more races1156.1%
Other race492.6%
Black or African American130.7%
Asian50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.5% 39.7% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 38.7% 37.8% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 19.0% 20.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.8% 2.6% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 4.8%
$25k–$35k 7.3%
$35k–$50k 8.6%
$50k–$75k 26.5%
$75k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 24.7%
$150k–$200k 5.3%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k4.8%
$25k–$35k7.3%
$35k–$50k8.6%
$50k–$75k26.5%
$75k–$100k11.5%
$100k–$150k24.7%
$150k–$200k5.3%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$72,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%
$50k–$100k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 13.2%
$150k–$200k 22.8%
$200k–$300k 20.9%
$300k–$500k 20.9%
$500k–$1M 7.1%
$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$201,700
Median rent / month$859
Owner occupied76.4%
Renter occupied23.6%
Vacant12.7%
Single-family detached77.4%
Large apartment buildings1.0%
Mobile homes8.4%
Median rooms6.0
Avg household size (owned)2.75

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.5%
2000–200918.8%
1990–199911.3%
1980–19894.5%
1970–19797.8%
1960–19698.8%
1950–19593.2%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier38.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.1%
1 bedroom11.8%
2 bedrooms13.8%
3 bedrooms49.0%
4 bedrooms17.0%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.2%
1 vehicle26.5%
2 vehicles30.8%
3 or more40.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas39.9%
Electricity14.4%
Propane / LP gas37.2%
Fuel oil1.6%
Wood6.5%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family36257.7%
Cohabiting couple599.4%
Male householder, no spouse13521.5%
Female householder, no spouse7111.3%
Households with children under 1821534.3%
Households with seniors (65+)13822.0%
Average household size2.77

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.5%20.4%
Married51.0%62.6%
Separated0.9%1.3%
Widowed1.1%5.9%
Divorced8.5%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%
Some HS, no diploma 5.8%
HS graduate 39.5%
Some college, no degree 19.1%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.9%
Graduate / professional 5.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.1%
Bachelor's or higher19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool317.1%
Kindergarten214.8%
Elementary school24054.8%
High school10323.5%
College / grad school439.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.2%
Construction 15.7%
Education & healthcare 15.5%
Agriculture & mining 9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%
Professional & management 5.7%
Retail trade 5.0%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Finance & real estate 3.6%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Public administration 2.3%
Information 0.7%
Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.6%
Service13.1%
Sales & office13.3%
Natural resources & construction18.8%
Production & transportation26.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.0%
Government6.2%
Self-employed13.4%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool8.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.3%
Work from home11.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%
Under 18 years 17.2%
18 and over 8.4%
Married-couple families 6.1%
Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.3%
Retirement income22.2%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP12.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.5%
High blood pressure30.3%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.3%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking24.7%
No physical activity20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.3%
Depression19.9%
Fair or poor health12.1%
Poor mental health13.5%
Poor physical health10.0%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist70.6%
Cholesterol screening87.5%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1017.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.3%
Under 181.8%
18–64 years12.7%
65 and over24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance65.7%
Public insurance37.3%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 196.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,65495.3%
Spanish996.0%
Other Indo-European955.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,64694.8%
Born in same state1,62893.8%
Born in different state1,34977.7%
Foreign born181.0%
Naturalized citizen905.2%
Not a US citizen55.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1297.4%
French1066.1%
Arab553.2%
Polish523%
AncestryCount%
English372.1%
German60.3%
Dutch30.2%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.1%
Internet access96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53579

What city is ZIP code 53579 in?

ZIP code 53579 is primarily assigned to Reeseville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53579 in?

ZIP code 53579 falls within Dodge County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53579?

ZIP code 53579 has an estimated population of 1,736 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53579?

The median home value in ZIP code 53579 is $201,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53579?

The median household income in ZIP code 53579 is $72,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53579 in?

ZIP code 53579 observes the CST timezone.

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