53504 ZIP Code — Argyle, WI

Lafayette County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53504 is located in Argyle, Wisconsin, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 91.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53504

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 $184,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,038. 35% 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 28 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 53504 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,229
population
91.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53504 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53504

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City Status
Argyle Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53516 Blanchardville (6.9 mi) 53587 South Wayne (8.1 mi) 53522 Browntown (9 mi) 53541 Gratiot (12 mi) 53570 Monticello (12.3 mi) 53544 Hollandale (13 mi) 53566 Monroe (13.2 mi) 53530 Darlington (13.6 mi) 53574 New Glarus (13.8 mi) 61089 Winslow (15.8 mi) 61087 Warren (16.3 mi) 53508 Belleville (18 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,229
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 91.65 sq mi
Water area 0.79 sq mi
Latitude 42.6940
Longitude -89.8640
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 608
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 26.2% 19.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.9% 4.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,229
Population
24
People per sq mi
45.7
Median age
$74,038
Median household income
$35,091
Per capita income
$184,100
Median home value
$618
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
821
Housing units
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
44
Under 5
46
58
5–9
59
69
10–14
71
86
15–19
88
39
20–24
41
97
25–34
99
150
35–44
155
135
45–54
139
93
55–59
95
114
60–64
118
113
65–74
117
75
75–84
77
25
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1844820.1%
18 and over1,78179.9%
65 and over43319.4%
Median age45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97%
Two or more races 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Other race 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White2,18197%
Two or more races331.5%
Hispanic or Latino190.8%
Other race100.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.8% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 26.2% 19.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 2.9% 4.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 5.1%
$15k–$25k 3.6%
$25k–$35k 12.6%
$35k–$50k 6.3%
$50k–$75k 19.4%
$75k–$100k 16.6%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 11.5%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k5.1%
$15k–$25k3.6%
$25k–$35k12.6%
$35k–$50k6.3%
$50k–$75k19.4%
$75k–$100k16.6%
$100k–$150k17.7%
$150k–$200k11.5%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$74,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%
$50k–$100k 10.9%
$100k–$150k 21.0%
$150k–$200k 14.1%
$200k–$300k 20.7%
$300k–$500k 16.8%
$500k–$1M 5.4%
$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$184,100
Median rent / month$618
Owner occupied81.6%
Renter occupied18.4%
Vacant6.8%
Single-family detached89.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.8%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.45

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–200910.2%
1990–19996.9%
1980–19899.5%
1970–197915.4%
1960–19694.3%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19495.9%
1939 or earlier39.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.3%
1 bedroom6.0%
2 bedrooms19.7%
3 bedrooms52.6%
4 bedrooms17.2%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.5%
1 vehicle24.0%
2 vehicles29.3%
3 or more39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas30.8%
Electricity8.8%
Propane / LP gas34.1%
Fuel oil10.9%
Wood13.6%
Solar0.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family51355.5%
Cohabiting couple9910.7%
Male householder, no spouse14315.5%
Female householder, no spouse16918.3%
Households with children under 1824526.5%
Households with seniors (65+)33836.6%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.9%22.4%
Married59.4%53.1%
Separated0.7%0.1%
Widowed3.2%12.3%
Divorced10.9%12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 42.0%
Some college, no degree 20.8%
Associate's degree 10.7%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool142.9%
Kindergarten265.4%
Elementary school21744.9%
High school14429.8%
College / grad school8217.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%
Education & healthcare 17.0%
Agriculture & mining 15.4%
Construction 11.1%
Retail trade 8.5%
Public administration 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Professional & management 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Other services 3.6%
Finance & real estate 3.0%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.9%
Service11.6%
Sales & office17.6%
Natural resources & construction19.3%
Production & transportation16.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.1%
Government13.8%
Self-employed14.6%
Unpaid family workers0.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.5%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.2%
Walk2.7%
Work from home11.2%
Other means0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)27.9

Poverty

All people 7.9%
Under 18 years 7.2%
18 and over 8.0%
Married-couple families 2.7%
Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP8.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.4%
High blood pressure33.0%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis25.4%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.7%
Binge drinking24.2%
No physical activity21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health13.4%
Poor physical health10.5%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.9%
Visited dentist67.5%
Cholesterol screening87.4%
Teeth loss12.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1327.4%
Disability%
Any disability11.7%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years8.8%
65 and over30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.2%
Public insurance32.1%
No insurance9.0%
Uninsured under 1912.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,13996.0%
Spanish391.8%
Other Indo-European70.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander321.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,20699.0%
Born in same state2,20298.8%
Born in different state1,82281.7%
Foreign born40.2%
Naturalized citizen231.0%
Not a US citizen2087.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish56125.2%
Italian22910.3%
French22210%
Arab743.3%
English160.7%
AncestryCount%
German110.5%
Norwegian20.1%
Irish10%
Dutch10%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53504

What city is ZIP code 53504 in?

ZIP code 53504 is primarily assigned to Argyle, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53504 in?

ZIP code 53504 falls within Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53504 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53504 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53504 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 53504 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53504?

The median home value in ZIP code 53504 is $184,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 53504?

ZIP code 53504 has an estimated population of 2,229 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53504 in?

ZIP code 53504 observes the CST timezone.

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