53532 ZIP Code — Deforest, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53532 is located in Deforest, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 54.19 square miles and serves a population of 16,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53532
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $301,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $103,440. The poverty rate of 7% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
16,406
population
54.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53532 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53532
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Deforest | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53598 Windsor (2 mi)
53911 Arlington (6.3 mi)
53597 Waunakee (7.1 mi)
53590 Sun Prairie (7.4 mi)
53704 Madison (7.4 mi)
53596 Sun Prairie (7.4 mi)
53529 Dane (8.3 mi)
53714 Madison (9.1 mi)
53718 Madison (9.3 mi)
53703 Madison (11.2 mi)
53774 Madison (11.3 mi)
53777 Madison (11.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,406 |
| Population density | 303 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 54.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2311 |
| Longitude | -89.3454 |
| 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 | 23.8% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.6% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
16,406
Population
303
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$103,440
Median household income
$44,547
Per capita income
$301,600
Median home value
$1,280
Median monthly rent
81.2%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
5,066
Housing units
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
493
Under 5
541
545
5–9
598
535
10–14
588
639
15–19
702
354
20–24
389
975
25–34
1,071
1,095
35–44
1,201
1,088
45–54
1,194
462
55–59
508
533
60–64
586
728
65–74
799
230
75–84
253
143
85+
156
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,393 | 26.8% |
| 18 and over | 12,013 | 73.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,309 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.9%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,418 | 83.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,369 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 774 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 340 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 225 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 50 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 23.8% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.6% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.0% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k+
10.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.6% |
| Median income | $103,440 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
3.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$300k–$500k
40.4%
$500k–$1M
9.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $301,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,280 |
| Owner occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter occupied | 18.8% |
| Vacant | 1.0% |
| Single-family detached | 70.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.0% |
| Electricity | 13.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,456 | 56.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 687 | 11.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 590 | 9.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,425 | 23.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,342 | 38.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,702 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 27.1% |
| Married | 60.3% | 52.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
27.5%
Graduate / professional
12.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 190 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 236 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,793 | 41.2% |
| High school | 1,250 | 28.7% |
| College / grad school | 886 | 20.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
10.4%
Construction
9.4%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Public administration
6.0%
Other services
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.3% |
| Production & transportation | 11.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 15.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.5% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 14.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
6.9%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
5.4%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 19.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 26.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.9% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.5% |
| Visited dentist | 76.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 583 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 21.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.1% |
| Public insurance | 24.8% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,372 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 188 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 141 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 20 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,949 | 97.2% |
| Born in same state | 15,660 | 95.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,984 | 73.0% |
| Foreign born | 289 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 457 | 2.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 218 | 47.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,837 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 1,588 | 9.7% |
| French | 1,452 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 521 | 3.2% |
| English | 190 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 125 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 107 | 0.7% |
| German | 33 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53532
What city is ZIP code 53532 in?
ZIP code 53532 is primarily assigned to Deforest, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53532 in?
ZIP code 53532 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53532 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 53532 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53532?
The median household income in ZIP code 53532 is $103,440, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 53532?
ZIP code 53532 has an estimated population of 16,406 residents, with a density of 303 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53532?
The median home value in ZIP code 53532 is $301,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 53532 in?
ZIP code 53532 observes the CST timezone.