53525 ZIP Code — Clinton, WI

Rock County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53525 is located in Clinton, Wisconsin, within Rock County. It covers approximately 57.01 square miles and serves a population of 4,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 262/608.

About ZIP code 53525

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 $210,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 30% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53525 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,024

population

57.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53505 Avalon (7.4 mi) 53585 Sharon (7.7 mi) 53114 Darien (7.8 mi) 53546 Janesville (8.2 mi) 61080 South Beloit (8.6 mi) 61073 Roscoe (11 mi) 53511 Beloit (11.1 mi) 61011 Caledonia (11.5 mi) 61065 Poplar Grove (11.8 mi) 61012 Capron (11.9 mi) 53115 Delavan (13.2 mi) 53545 Janesville (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,024
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	57.01 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	42.5587
Longitude	-88.8815
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	262/608

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,024

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$72,500

Median household income

$36,411

Per capita income

$210,700

Median home value

$1,002

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,330

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

174

10–14

169

136

15–19

132

131

20–24

128

212

25–34

207

178

35–44

174

288

45–54

280

183

55–59

178

176

60–64

172

248

65–74

241

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	886	22.0%
18 and over	3,138	78.0%
65 and over	754	18.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Two or more races 5.3%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,684	86.4%
Hispanic or Latino	239	5.6%
Two or more races	228	5.3%
Other race	67	1.6%
Black or African American	42	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$72,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,700
Median rent / month	$1,002
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	81.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.4%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	946	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	80	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	278	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	324	19.9%
Households with children under 18	446	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	565	34.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	21.3%
Married	58.8%	52.6%
Separated	0.8%	1.8%
Widowed	2.5%	12.9%
Divorced	8.5%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.7%
Kindergarten	17	1.9%
Elementary school	423	47.0%
High school	297	33.0%
College / grad school	157	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Retail trade 12.3%

Construction 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Professional & management 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.4%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.8%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 8.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	22.5%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.4%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.5%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	251	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	36.0%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,856	95.8%
Spanish	74	1.9%
Other Indo-European	51	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,851	95.7%
Born in same state	3,847	95.6%
Born in different state	2,613	64.9%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	173	4.3%
Not a US citizen	88	50.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	506	12.6%
French	485	12.1%
Polish	406	10.1%
English	230	5.7%
Arab	173	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	25	0.6%
German	12	0.3%
Irish	8	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53525

What city is ZIP code 53525 in?

ZIP code 53525 is primarily assigned to Clinton, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53525 in?

ZIP code 53525 falls within Rock County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of ZIP code 53525?

ZIP code 53525 has an estimated population of 4,024 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53525?

The median home value in ZIP code 53525 is $210,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53525?

The median household income in ZIP code 53525 is $72,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53525 in?

ZIP code 53525 observes the CST timezone.