53523 ZIP Code — Cambridge, WI

Dane County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53523 is located in Cambridge, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 46.85 square miles and serves a population of 5,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53523

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 $285,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $95,822. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53523 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,091

population

46.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cambridge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53531 Deerfield (6 mi) 53551 Lake Mills (8.7 mi) 53589 Stoughton (9.8 mi) 53534 Edgerton (9.9 mi) 53527 Cottage Grove (10 mi) 53538 Fort Atkinson (11.1 mi) 53594 Waterloo (12.8 mi) 53559 Marshall (13.1 mi) 53558 Mcfarland (13.2 mi) 53549 Jefferson (13.4 mi) 53038 Johnson Creek (14.2 mi) 53718 Madison (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,091
Population density	109 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	46.85 sq mi
Water area	1.23 sq mi
Latitude	42.9875
Longitude	-89.0277
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	27.8%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.1%	8.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,091

Population

109

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$95,822

Median household income

$51,133

Per capita income

$285,300

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

2,091

Housing units

43.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

120

131

5–9

130

157

10–14

157

135

15–19

135

107

20–24

107

187

25–34

187

292

35–44

291

460

45–54

459

255

55–59

254

234

60–64

233

290

65–74

289

127

75–84

126

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	990	19.4%
18 and over	4,101	80.6%
65 and over	939	18.4%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	4,823	93.2%
Two or more races	167	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	83	1.6%
Black or African American	44	0.9%
Other race	31	0.6%
Asian	26	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.8%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	9.1%	8.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	13.6%
Median income	$95,822

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 10.1%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$285,300
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	14.6%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	10.9%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	11.0%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.1%
Electricity	13.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,230	57.8%
Cohabiting couple	122	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	363	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	414	19.4%
Households with children under 18	563	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	643	30.2%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	19.7%
Married	61.3%	57.4%
Separated	0.1%	0.3%
Widowed	2.0%	7.0%
Divorced	10.4%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.2%

Graduate / professional 15.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	43.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	6.3%
Kindergarten	58	5.5%
Elementary school	455	43.2%
High school	239	22.7%
College / grad school	236	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 15.2%

Retail trade 9.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 6.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Other services 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 15.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	24.9%
No physical activity	17.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	9.9%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	8.8%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.7%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	373	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	22.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.6%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,850	95.3%
Spanish	21	0.4%
Other Indo-European	9	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,023	98.7%
Born in same state	4,996	98.1%
Born in different state	3,655	71.8%
Foreign born	27	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.3%
Not a US citizen	48	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	955	18.8%
Italian	686	13.5%
French	478	9.4%
Arab	101	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	84	1.6%
German	57	1.1%
Dutch	52	1%
Norwegian	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53523

What city is ZIP code 53523 in?

ZIP code 53523 is primarily assigned to Cambridge, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53523 in?

ZIP code 53523 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53523 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 53523 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53523 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 53523 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 53523?

ZIP code 53523 has an estimated population of 5,091 residents, with a density of 109 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53523?

The median household income in ZIP code 53523 is $95,822, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53523 in?

ZIP code 53523 observes the CST timezone.