53501 ZIP Code — Afton, WI

Rock County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53501 is located in Afton, Wisconsin, within Rock County. It covers approximately 0.46 square miles and serves a population of 249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608/262.

About ZIP code 53501

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $61,523. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 76% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 47% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 71%.

Overall, ZIP code 53501 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

249
population
0.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53501

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City Status
Afton Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 249
Population density 541 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 0.46 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 42.6022
Longitude -89.0694
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 608/262
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

249
Population
541
People per sq mi
59.8
Median age
$61,523
Median household income
$35,263
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
33.3%
Home ownership
25.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
50
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
25–34
21
8
45–54
10
34
55–59
48
47
75–84
66
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1800.0%
18 and over249100.0%
65 and over11345.4%
Median age59.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 34.5%
GroupCount%
White16365.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native8634.5%

Household income

$25k–$35k 12.0%
$50k–$75k 88.0%
Range% of households
$25k–$35k12.0%
$50k–$75k88.0%
Median income$61,523

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 100.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied33.3%
Renter occupied66.7%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)1.72

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19790.0%
1960–196933.3%
1950–195924.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier42.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom12.0%
2 bedrooms88.0%
3 bedrooms0.0%
4 bedrooms0.0%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle88.0%
2 vehicles12.0%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas100.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family00.0%
Cohabiting couple6442.7%
Male householder, no spouse6845.3%
Female householder, no spouse1812.0%
Households with children under 1800.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11476.0%
Average household size1.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married17.3%87.6%
Married0.0%0.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed48.1%0.0%
Divorced34.6%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 71.1%
Some college, no degree 7.2%
Associate's degree 0.0%
Bachelor's degree 21.7%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school00.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 52.9%
Education & healthcare 47.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts86.8%
Service0.0%
Sales & office13.2%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation0.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector52.9%
Government47.1%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone52.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home47.1%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)0.0

Poverty

All people 25.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 25.3%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security76.0%
Retirement income33.3%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP42.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity0.0%
High blood pressure0.0%
High cholesterol0.0%
Diabetes0.0%
Heart disease0.0%
Stroke0.0%
Asthma0.0%
Arthritis0.0%
Kidney disease0.0%
Pulmonary disease0.0%
Cancer0.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking0.0%
Binge drinking0.0%
No physical activity0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep0.0%
Depression0.0%
Fair or poor health0.0%
Poor mental health0.0%
Poor physical health0.0%
No health insurance0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)0.0%
Visited dentist0.0%
Cholesterol screening0.0%
Teeth loss0.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5020.1%
Disability%
Any disability71.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years47.1%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.0%
Public insurance71.1%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only249100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)249100.0%
Born in same state249100.0%
Born in different state16867.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14558.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access60.2%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53501

What city is ZIP code 53501 in?

ZIP code 53501 is primarily assigned to Afton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53501 in?

ZIP code 53501 falls within Rock County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53501 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 53501 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 53501 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 53501 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 53501 mostly rentals?

67% of occupied units in ZIP code 53501 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53501?

25% of residents in ZIP code 53501 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 53501 in?

ZIP code 53501 observes the CST timezone.

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