53704 ZIP Code — Madison, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53704 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 21.86 square miles and serves a population of 47,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53704
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $71,609.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
47,079
population
21.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53704 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53704
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Madison | Acceptable |
| Madison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53783 Madison (3.9 mi)
53791 Madison (3.9 mi)
53777 Madison (3.9 mi)
53790 Madison (3.9 mi)
53788 Madison (3.9 mi)
53786 Madison (3.9 mi)
53774 Madison (3.9 mi)
53702 Madison (3.9 mi)
53784 Madison (3.9 mi)
53792 Madison (3.9 mi)
53782 Madison (3.9 mi)
53785 Madison (3.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,079 |
| Population density | 2,154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1282 |
| Longitude | -89.3846 |
| 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 | 39.2% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
47,079
Population
2,154
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$71,609
Median household income
$44,010
Per capita income
$268,400
Median home value
$1,182
Median monthly rent
54.3%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
12,808
Housing units
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,371
Under 5
1,346
1,521
5–9
1,492
1,466
10–14
1,439
822
15–19
807
1,775
20–24
1,741
5,066
25–34
4,972
3,236
35–44
3,176
2,688
45–54
2,637
1,327
55–59
1,302
1,328
60–64
1,304
2,292
65–74
2,250
718
75–84
704
151
85+
148
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,577 | 20.3% |
| 18 and over | 37,502 | 79.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,263 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.4%
Black or African American
11.1%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Asian
4.6%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,664 | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 5,527 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,829 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,839 | 5.7% |
| Asian | 2,281 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 688 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 90 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
8.3%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $71,609 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
7.0%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
38.4%
$300k–$500k
28.9%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,182 |
| Owner occupied | 54.3% |
| Renter occupied | 45.7% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 46.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.8% |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 10.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.1% |
| Electricity | 24.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,938 | 36.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,219 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,341 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,114 | 28.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,049 | 23.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,751 | 22.0% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.1% | 42.2% |
| Married | 42.8% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
18.6%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
32.3%
Graduate / professional
16.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 486 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 936 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,422 | 40.5% |
| High school | 1,416 | 13.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,664 | 33.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.7%
Professional & management
13.6%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Retail trade
7.6%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Public administration
6.9%
Other services
5.7%
Construction
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.1% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.6% |
| Government | 25.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.1% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 18.0% |
| Other means | 5.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
23.0%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 25.4% |
| No physical activity | 16.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 72.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,888 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 and over | 24.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,362 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 1,553 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 952 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 153 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 374 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,043 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 42,150 | 89.5% |
| Born in different state | 27,331 | 58.1% |
| Foreign born | 893 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,036 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,890 | 46.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6,232 | 13.2% |
| French | 4,401 | 9.3% |
| Polish | 3,529 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 792 | 1.7% |
| English | 716 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 380 | 0.8% |
| German | 251 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 165 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 63 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53704
What city is ZIP code 53704 in?
ZIP code 53704 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53704 in?
ZIP code 53704 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53704?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 53704?
ZIP code 53704 has an estimated population of 47,079 residents, with a density of 2,154 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53704?
The median home value in ZIP code 53704 is $268,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53704?
The median household income in ZIP code 53704 is $71,609, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53704 in?
ZIP code 53704 observes the CST timezone.