53521 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, WI
Green County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53521 is located in Brooklyn, Wisconsin, within Green County. It covers approximately 59.68 square miles and serves a population of 3,587 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53521
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 $346,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $97,321. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,587
population
59.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53521 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53521
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53521. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53575 Oregon (6.3 mi)
53502 Albany (8.3 mi)
53536 Evansville (8.4 mi)
53589 Stoughton (10.8 mi)
53508 Belleville (10.9 mi)
53558 Mcfarland (12.3 mi)
53711 Madison (12.4 mi)
53713 Madison (13.5 mi)
53574 New Glarus (14 mi)
53719 Madison (14 mi)
53534 Edgerton (14.7 mi)
53570 Monticello (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,587 |
| Population density | 60 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 59.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8424 |
| Longitude | -89.3802 |
| 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 | 28.1% | 37.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 35.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.4% | 22.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
3,587
Population
60
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$97,321
Median household income
$44,037
Per capita income
$346,800
Median home value
$1,139
Median monthly rent
86.1%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
1,272
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
94
Under 5
83
117
5–9
104
142
10–14
127
124
15–19
111
104
20–24
93
187
25–34
166
237
35–44
211
319
45–54
283
144
55–59
128
154
60–64
137
184
65–74
163
80
75–84
72
12
85+
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 813 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,774 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 522 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,268 | 87.7% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 56 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.1% | 37.7% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 35.3% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.4% | 22.5% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.0%
$10k–$15k
0.3%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
27.4%
$150k–$200k
11.5%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.5% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $97,321 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
37.6%
$500k–$1M
18.7%
$1M+
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $346,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,139 |
| Owner occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter occupied | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 89.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% |
| 3 or more | 34.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.6% |
| Electricity | 12.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 47.9% |
| Fuel oil | 4.9% |
| Wood | 4.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 953 | 67.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 100 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 222 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 147 | 10.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 443 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 367 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.3% | 25.4% |
| Married | 62.7% | 65.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 33 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 426 | 50.5% |
| High school | 182 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 161 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Construction
17.1%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Professional & management
9.8%
Finance & real estate
7.9%
Retail trade
5.9%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.4% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.0 |
Poverty
All people
3.3%
Under 18 years
4.8%
18 and over
2.8%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
7.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 26.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.6% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.8% |
| Visited dentist | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 8.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 186 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.2% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,410 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 28 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 28 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,493 | 97.4% |
| Born in same state | 3,483 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 2,790 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 94 | 2.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 41.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 502 | 14% |
| Polish | 477 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 409 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 207 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 46 | 1.3% |
| German | 27 | 0.8% |
| English | 20 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53521
What city is ZIP code 53521 in?
ZIP code 53521 is primarily assigned to Brooklyn, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53521 in?
ZIP code 53521 falls within Green County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53521 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 53521 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53521?
The median home value in ZIP code 53521 is $346,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 53521?
ZIP code 53521 has an estimated population of 3,587 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53521?
The median household income in ZIP code 53521 is $97,321, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53521 in?
ZIP code 53521 observes the CST timezone.