53528 ZIP Code — Cross Plains, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53528 is located in Cross Plains, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 44.23 square miles and serves a population of 6,256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53528
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $407,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $99,224. 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,256
population
44.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53528 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53528
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53528. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cross Plains | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53515 Black Earth (5.4 mi)
53717 Madison (7 mi)
53560 Mazomanie (7 mi)
53597 Waunakee (9.6 mi)
53705 Madison (9.9 mi)
53719 Madison (10.1 mi)
53529 Dane (10.5 mi)
53517 Blue Mounds (11.5 mi)
53726 Madison (11.8 mi)
53572 Mount Horeb (11.8 mi)
53583 Sauk City (12.1 mi)
53706 Madison (12.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,256 |
| Population density | 141 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 44.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1239 |
| Longitude | -89.6432 |
| 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 | 23.9% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.6% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
6,256
Population
141
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$99,224
Median household income
$50,145
Per capita income
$407,300
Median home value
$1,201
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
1,992
Housing units
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
133
Under 5
139
164
5–9
172
282
10–14
294
241
15–19
252
109
20–24
113
322
25–34
336
437
35–44
457
453
45–54
473
169
55–59
176
171
60–64
179
408
65–74
426
125
75–84
131
46
85+
48
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,537 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 4,719 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,184 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,869 | 90.1% |
| Two or more races | 318 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 258 | 4% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.9% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 39.6% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
1.9%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $99,224 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
48.4%
$500k–$1M
19.5%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,201 |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 80.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.9% |
| Electricity | 16.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,394 | 55.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 246 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 343 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 517 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 814 | 32.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 819 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 20.7% |
| Married | 59.6% | 56.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
24.1%
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
17.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 80 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 63 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 742 | 50.0% |
| High school | 417 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 182 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Retail trade
14.4%
Professional & management
11.3%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Construction
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Information
3.0%
Other services
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.3% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 14.0% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.4%
Under 18 years
4.4%
18 and over
3.1%
Married-couple families
0.4%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 31.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.9% |
| Binge drinking | 26.1% |
| No physical activity | 14.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.9% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 78.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 7.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 185 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 91.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.0% |
| No insurance | 0.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,984 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,172 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,160 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,829 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 12 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 84 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 68 | 81.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 823 | 13.2% |
| French | 608 | 9.7% |
| Polish | 496 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 438 | 7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 66 | 1.1% |
| German | 38 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 31 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53528
What city is ZIP code 53528 in?
ZIP code 53528 is primarily assigned to Cross Plains, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53528 in?
ZIP code 53528 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53528?
The median home value in ZIP code 53528 is $407,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 53528?
ZIP code 53528 has an estimated population of 6,256 residents, with a density of 141 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53528?
The median household income in ZIP code 53528 is $99,224, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53528 in?
ZIP code 53528 observes the CST timezone.