53522 ZIP Code — Browntown, WI

Green County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53522 is located in Browntown, Wisconsin, within Green County. It covers approximately 39.22 square miles and serves a population of 893 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53522

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 $173,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,167. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

893

population

39.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Browntown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53587 South Wayne (5.6 mi) 61089 Winslow (7.6 mi) 53566 Monroe (8.5 mi) 53504 Argyle (9 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (10.8 mi) 61060 Orangeville (11.3 mi) 61087 Warren (12.2 mi) 61048 Lena (12.7 mi) 53541 Gratiot (12.9 mi) 53570 Monticello (13.6 mi) 53550 Juda (15.3 mi) 53516 Blanchardville (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	893
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	39.22 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	42.5756
Longitude	-89.7895
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	37.9%	37.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	35.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.5%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

893

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$74,167

Median household income

$43,899

Per capita income

$173,900

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

8.0%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

354

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	172	19.3%
18 and over	721	80.7%
65 and over	176	19.7%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	862	94.4%
Two or more races	31	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.9%	37.7%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	44.9%	35.3%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	22.5%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.5%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	17.9%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$74,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,900
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	58.2%
Fuel oil	8.7%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	80	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	54	14.2%
Households with children under 18	101	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	34.2%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	22.6%
Married	60.4%	62.3%
Separated	0.5%	2.2%
Widowed	2.5%	6.5%
Divorced	12.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.0%
Kindergarten	6	3.0%
Elementary school	81	40.3%
High school	71	35.3%
College / grad school	39	19.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 13.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Other services 7.2%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 8.0%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	24.8%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	871	97.5%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	889	99.6%
Born in same state	881	98.7%
Born in different state	622	69.7%
Foreign born	8	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	125	14%
Italian	85	9.5%
Arab	66	7.4%
French	59	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.7%
Dutch	6	0.7%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53522

What city is ZIP code 53522 in?

ZIP code 53522 is primarily assigned to Browntown, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53522 in?

ZIP code 53522 falls within Green County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53522?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53522?

The median home value in ZIP code 53522 is $173,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 53522?

ZIP code 53522 has an estimated population of 893 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53522?

The median household income in ZIP code 53522 is $74,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53522 in?

ZIP code 53522 observes the CST timezone.