53529 ZIP Code — Dane, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53529 is located in Dane, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 39.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53529
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 $345,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $92,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,549
population
39.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53529 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53529
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dane | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53597 Waunakee (4.3 mi)
53555 Lodi (5.8 mi)
53532 Deforest (8.3 mi)
53598 Windsor (8.9 mi)
53911 Arlington (9.7 mi)
53704 Madison (10 mi)
53528 Cross Plains (10.5 mi)
53717 Madison (11.5 mi)
53705 Madison (11.7 mi)
53706 Madison (12.5 mi)
53561 Merrimac (12.5 mi)
53726 Madison (12.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,549 |
| Population density | 65 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2405 |
| Longitude | -89.5101 |
| 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 | 22.5% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.0% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
2,549
Population
65
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$92,250
Median household income
$40,305
Per capita income
$345,600
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
672
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
89
Under 5
65
146
5–9
106
96
10–14
70
73
15–19
53
101
20–24
72
156
25–34
112
235
35–44
169
192
45–54
139
69
55–59
50
77
60–64
55
178
65–74
129
44
75–84
32
24
85+
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 673 | 26.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,876 | 73.6% |
| 65 and over | 424 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.8%
Two or more races
10%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,249 | 80.8% |
| Two or more races | 279 | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 235 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.5% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.0% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
23.2%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k+
8.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.5% |
| Median income | $92,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
25.2%
$300k–$500k
46.8%
$500k–$1M
14.7%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,600 |
| Median rent / month | $775 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 89.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 40.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.0% |
| Electricity | 7.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.8% |
| Fuel oil | 4.9% |
| Wood | 14.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 572 | 62.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 247 | 26.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 52 | 5.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 308 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 304 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.4% | 19.4% |
| Married | 51.0% | 72.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 3.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
45.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 53 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 363 | 51.1% |
| High school | 148 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 123 | 17.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
19.0%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Construction
11.2%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Retail trade
9.4%
Agriculture & mining
9.3%
Professional & management
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
3.0%
Other services
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
5.1%
18 and over
3.8%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 28.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 27.2% |
| No physical activity | 14.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.2% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.8% |
| Visited dentist | 77.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 7.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 104 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 13.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.2% |
| Public insurance | 22.3% |
| No insurance | 1.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,395 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 137 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 122 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,411 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 2,406 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 2,211 | 86.7% |
| Foreign born | 5 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 138 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 88 | 63.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 246 | 9.7% |
| Polish | 191 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 111 | 4.4% |
| French | 109 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 22 | 0.9% |
| German | 8 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 8 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53529
What city is ZIP code 53529 in?
ZIP code 53529 is primarily assigned to Dane, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53529 in?
ZIP code 53529 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53529?
The median home value in ZIP code 53529 is $345,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 53529?
ZIP code 53529 has an estimated population of 2,549 residents, with a density of 65 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53529?
The median household income in ZIP code 53529 is $92,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53529 in?
ZIP code 53529 observes the CST timezone.