53536 ZIP Code — Evansville, WI

Rock County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53536 is located in Evansville, Wisconsin, within Rock County. It covers approximately 88.92 square miles and serves a population of 9,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53536

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 $252,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,873. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 53536 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,073

population

88.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53548 Janesville (7.8 mi) 53521 Brooklyn (8.4 mi) 53534 Edgerton (10 mi) 53576 Orfordville (10.1 mi) 53502 Albany (10.2 mi) 53545 Janesville (10.5 mi) 53589 Stoughton (11.7 mi) 53520 Brodhead (12.5 mi) 53575 Oregon (13.5 mi) 53563 Milton (16.2 mi) 53511 Beloit (16.3 mi) 53558 Mcfarland (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,073
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	88.92 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	42.7665
Longitude	-89.2499
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	34.6%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,073

Population

102

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$83,873

Median household income

$41,201

Per capita income

$252,700

Median home value

$894

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

3,166

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

318

Under 5

314

270

5–9

266

273

10–14

270

196

15–19

194

180

20–24

178

557

25–34

550

633

35–44

625

566

45–54

559

364

55–59

359

363

60–64

359

503

65–74

497

252

75–84

248

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,948	21.5%
18 and over	7,125	78.5%
65 and over	1,679	18.5%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 1.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,753	94.9%
Hispanic or Latino	153	1.7%
Two or more races	140	1.5%
Other race	117	1.3%
Black or African American	35	0.4%
Asian	23	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.6%	42.6%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	34.1%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	20.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	2.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 26.3%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	26.3%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$83,873

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 40.1%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,700
Median rent / month	$894
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	13.7%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	45.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.5%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	17.0%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,104	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	197	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	821	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	686	18.0%
Households with children under 18	1,073	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,175	30.9%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	20.8%
Married	58.2%	59.9%
Separated	1.2%	0.1%
Widowed	2.6%	9.6%
Divorced	17.0%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 9.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	6.8%
Kindergarten	110	6.3%
Elementary school	846	48.2%
High school	354	20.2%
College / grad school	325	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Construction 15.1%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 9.7%

Professional & management 9.1%

Public administration 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Information 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 2.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	7.6%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	21.4%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	24.5%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	9.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.4%
Visited dentist	73.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	822	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.9%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,441	93.0%
Spanish	49	0.6%
Other Indo-European	33	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,990	99.1%
Born in same state	8,961	98.8%
Born in different state	6,419	70.7%
Foreign born	29	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	83	0.9%
Not a US citizen	44	53.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,345	14.8%
Polish	1,296	14.3%
French	857	9.4%
Arab	188	2.1%
English	177	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	73	0.8%
Irish	50	0.6%
Norwegian	39	0.4%
German	34	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53536

What city is ZIP code 53536 in?

ZIP code 53536 is primarily assigned to Evansville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53536 in?

ZIP code 53536 falls within Rock County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53536 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 53536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53536 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 53536 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 53536?

ZIP code 53536 has an estimated population of 9,073 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53536?

The median household income in ZIP code 53536 is $83,873, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53536 in?

ZIP code 53536 observes the CST timezone.