53527 ZIP Code — Cottage Grove, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53527 is located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 35.77 square miles and serves a population of 11,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53527
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $356,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $113,262. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
11,182
population
35.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53527 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53527
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53527. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cottage Grove | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53718 Madison (4.8 mi)
53531 Deerfield (5.1 mi)
53714 Madison (6.6 mi)
53558 Mcfarland (6.7 mi)
53716 Madison (6.7 mi)
53596 Sun Prairie (7.9 mi)
53590 Sun Prairie (8.6 mi)
53559 Marshall (9 mi)
53703 Madison (9.4 mi)
53589 Stoughton (9.6 mi)
53523 Cambridge (10 mi)
53713 Madison (10.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,182 |
| Population density | 313 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 35.77 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0711 |
| Longitude | -89.1885 |
| 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 | 17.1% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.4% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,182
Population
313
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$113,262
Median household income
$48,546
Per capita income
$356,700
Median home value
$1,470
Median monthly rent
81.0%
Home ownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
3,683
Housing units
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
350
Under 5
367
336
5–9
353
510
10–14
534
233
15–19
244
349
20–24
366
507
25–34
531
842
35–44
882
873
45–54
915
343
55–59
359
344
60–64
360
424
65–74
444
266
75–84
279
83
85+
88
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,812 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,370 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,584 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.7%
Two or more races
8.1%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,533 | 81.7% |
| Two or more races | 945 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 605 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 491 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 26 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 17.1% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.0% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.4% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.5% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
2.4%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
28.1%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k+
14.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.5% |
| $200k+ | 14.2% |
| Median income | $113,262 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
54.0%
$500k–$1M
16.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,470 |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% |
| Vacant | 2.2% |
| Single-family detached | 75.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 72.9% |
| Electricity | 14.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,986 | 67.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 112 | 2.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 541 | 12.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 783 | 17.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,597 | 36.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,282 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.5% | 19.9% |
| Married | 69.7% | 63.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.4%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 155 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 173 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,414 | 51.0% |
| High school | 486 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 543 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Retail trade
16.6%
Professional & management
10.5%
Construction
8.2%
Public administration
8.2%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Other services
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.6 |
Poverty
All people
2.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
3.4%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.8% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 26.8% |
| No physical activity | 13.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.3% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.0% |
| Visited dentist | 78.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 6.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 680 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 and over | 20.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.4% |
| Public insurance | 21.5% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,465 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 30 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 19 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,664 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,589 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,131 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 75 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 518 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 400 | 77.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,708 | 15.3% |
| Polish | 1,550 | 13.9% |
| French | 945 | 8.5% |
| English | 136 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 134 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 73 | 0.7% |
| German | 47 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53527
What city is ZIP code 53527 in?
ZIP code 53527 is primarily assigned to Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53527 in?
ZIP code 53527 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53527 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 53527 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53527?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53527?
The median home value in ZIP code 53527 is $356,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53527?
The median household income in ZIP code 53527 is $113,262, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53527 in?
ZIP code 53527 observes the CST timezone.