53543 ZIP Code — Highland, WI

Iowa County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53543 is located in Highland, Wisconsin, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 77.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,746 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53543

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 $192,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,136. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 53543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,746

population

77.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Highland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53526 Cobb (5.6 mi) 53569 Montfort (6.4 mi) 53506 Avoca (7.2 mi) 53553 Linden (10 mi) 53533 Dodgeville (10.1 mi) 53573 Muscoda (11.8 mi) 53554 Livingston (11.9 mi) 53595 Dodgeville (12 mi) 53580 Rewey (13.6 mi) 53556 Lone Rock (13.7 mi) 53809 Fennimore (15.4 mi) 53825 Stitzer (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,746
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	77.35 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	43.0503
Longitude	-90.3327
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	36.5%	36.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,746

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$81,136

Median household income

$38,209

Per capita income

$192,400

Median home value

$641

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

723

Housing units

18.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

124

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	390	22.3%
18 and over	1,356	77.7%
65 and over	366	21.0%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,721	98.6%
Black or African American	14	0.8%
Two or more races	8	0.5%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.5%	36.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	35.0%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	24.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$81,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 12.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,400
Median rent / month	$641
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	89.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	25.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	50.1%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	22.4%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.8%
Electricity	5.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Fuel oil	11.3%
Wood	13.0%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	366	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	31	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	165	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	148	20.8%
Households with children under 18	185	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	39.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	17.1%
Married	51.3%	62.5%
Separated	0.6%	1.3%
Widowed	8.5%	12.8%
Divorced	13.1%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.9%
Kindergarten	18	5.3%
Elementary school	206	60.8%
High school	77	22.7%
College / grad school	28	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.6%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Construction 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Other services 6.6%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Public administration 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Professional & management 2.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	15.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 35.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	34.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,655	94.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,727	98.9%
Born in same state	1,724	98.7%
Born in different state	1,561	89.4%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	19	1.1%
Not a US citizen	17	89.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	453	25.9%
Polish	150	8.6%
French	119	6.8%
Arab	87	5%
English	12	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	5	0.3%
German	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53543

What city is ZIP code 53543 in?

ZIP code 53543 is primarily assigned to Highland, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53543 in?

ZIP code 53543 falls within Iowa County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53543 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 53543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53543?

The median home value in ZIP code 53543 is $192,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 53543?

ZIP code 53543 has an estimated population of 1,746 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53543?

The median household income in ZIP code 53543 is $81,136, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53543 in?

ZIP code 53543 observes the CST timezone.