53526 ZIP Code — Cobb, WI

Iowa County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53526 is located in Cobb, Wisconsin, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 7.82 square miles and serves a population of 559 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53526

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 $143,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,000. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53526 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

559

population

7.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cobb	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53569 Montfort (3.7 mi) 53553 Linden (5 mi) 53543 Highland (5.6 mi) 53554 Livingston (6.7 mi) 53580 Rewey (8 mi) 53533 Dodgeville (10.4 mi) 53595 Dodgeville (11.2 mi) 53825 Stitzer (12.2 mi) 53506 Avoca (12.7 mi) 53565 Mineral Point (13.3 mi) 53809 Fennimore (13.7 mi) 53510 Belmont (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	559
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	7.82 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9712
Longitude	-90.3521
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	36.3%	36.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

559

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$75,000

Median household income

$36,519

Per capita income

$143,500

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

243

Housing units

24.0%

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	131	23.4%
18 and over	428	76.6%
65 and over	84	15.0%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Two or more races 4%

Black or African American 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	523	89.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	4%
Two or more races	23	4%
Black or African American	13	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.3%	36.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	43.3%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 26.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	26.9%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$75,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 29.9%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 14.2%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,500
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	24.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	28.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	55.1%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.5%
Electricity	5.6%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Fuel oil	17.5%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	50	21.4%
Households with children under 18	52	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	33.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	28.7%
Married	59.3%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	8.0%
Divorced	4.2%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	24.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	3.8%
Kindergarten	16	15.4%
Elementary school	40	38.5%
High school	27	26.0%
College / grad school	17	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.7%

Education & healthcare 17.0%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Construction 10.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	17.0%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.9%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	26.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.1%
Public insurance	29.9%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	517	92.5%
Spanish	6	1.2%
Other Indo-European	6	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	540	96.6%
Born in same state	536	95.9%
Born in different state	445	79.6%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	19	3.4%
Not a US citizen	3	15.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	95	17%
Polish	64	11.4%
French	52	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	3.4%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53526

What city is ZIP code 53526 in?

ZIP code 53526 is primarily assigned to Cobb, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53526 in?

ZIP code 53526 falls within Iowa County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53526 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 53526 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53526?

The median home value in ZIP code 53526 is $143,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 53526?

ZIP code 53526 has an estimated population of 559 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53526?

The median household income in ZIP code 53526 is $75,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53526 in?

ZIP code 53526 observes the CST timezone.