53533 ZIP Code — Dodgeville, WI
Iowa County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53533 is located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 142.10 square miles and serves a population of 7,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53533
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 $229,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $76,250. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
7,397
population
142.10
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53533 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53533
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53533. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Dodgeville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53595 Dodgeville (2.5 mi)
53582 Ridgeway (8.3 mi)
53553 Linden (10 mi)
53543 Highland (10.1 mi)
53526 Cobb (10.4 mi)
53565 Mineral Point (10.6 mi)
53506 Avoca (11.9 mi)
53507 Barneveld (12.9 mi)
53588 Spring Green (13 mi)
53544 Hollandale (13.7 mi)
53569 Montfort (13.9 mi)
53503 Arena (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,397 |
| Population density | 52 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 142.10 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9948 |
| Longitude | -90.1484 |
| 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 | 33.5% | 36.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 35.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
7,397
Population
52
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$76,250
Median household income
$38,225
Per capita income
$229,500
Median home value
$966
Median monthly rent
71.1%
Home ownership
7.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
2,610
Housing units
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
144
Under 5
145
187
5–9
189
230
10–14
232
292
15–19
294
255
20–24
256
327
25–34
329
443
35–44
447
545
45–54
548
263
55–59
265
275
60–64
277
383
65–74
385
240
75–84
241
102
85+
103
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,485 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 5,912 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,454 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
0.7%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,868 | 89.1% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 307 | 4% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 36.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.4% | 35.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.6% | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $76,250 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
37.0%
$300k–$500k
17.5%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
2.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,500 |
| Median rent / month | $966 |
| Owner occupied | 71.1% |
| Renter occupied | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 21.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.5% |
| Electricity | 15.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.6% |
| Fuel oil | 4.6% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,657 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 157 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 566 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 764 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 819 | 26.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 998 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 21.4% |
| Married | 56.4% | 55.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 96 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 711 | 43.7% |
| High school | 399 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 346 | 21.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
20.7%
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Professional & management
10.3%
Construction
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.4% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.3%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
6.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 335 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 1.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,108 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 62 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 53 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,280 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 7,246 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 5,897 | 79.7% |
| Foreign born | 34 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 117 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 75 | 64.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,427 | 19.3% |
| Polish | 917 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 879 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 291 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 64 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.2% |
| German | 14 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53533
What city is ZIP code 53533 in?
ZIP code 53533 is primarily assigned to Dodgeville, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53533 in?
ZIP code 53533 falls within Iowa County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53533?
ZIP code 53533 has an estimated population of 7,397 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53533?
The median home value in ZIP code 53533 is $229,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53533?
The median household income in ZIP code 53533 is $76,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53533 in?
ZIP code 53533 observes the CST timezone.