53705 ZIP Code — Madison, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53705 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 6.31 square miles and serves a population of 24,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53705
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $427,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
The gap between median ($79,253) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,936
population
6.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53705 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53705
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Madison | Acceptable |
| Madison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53726 Madison (1.9 mi)
53706 Madison (2.4 mi)
53782 Madison (2.9 mi)
53774 Madison (2.9 mi)
53784 Madison (2.9 mi)
53788 Madison (2.9 mi)
53790 Madison (2.9 mi)
53702 Madison (2.9 mi)
53777 Madison (2.9 mi)
53783 Madison (2.9 mi)
53785 Madison (2.9 mi)
53786 Madison (2.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,936 |
| Population density | 3,952 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.31 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0747 |
| Longitude | -89.4589 |
| 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 | 36.0% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.5% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
24,936
Population
3,952
People per sq mi
35.0
Median age
$79,253
Median household income
$55,665
Per capita income
$427,400
Median home value
$1,240
Median monthly rent
49.0%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
6,512
Housing units
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
751
Under 5
722
516
5–9
497
682
10–14
655
512
15–19
492
1,290
20–24
1,241
2,612
25–34
2,511
1,622
35–44
1,559
1,265
45–54
1,216
610
55–59
587
678
60–64
651
1,090
65–74
1,048
823
75–84
792
262
85+
252
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,512 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 20,424 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,267 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.6%
Asian
14%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
2.7%
Other race
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,315 | 70.6% |
| Asian | 3,642 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 1,791 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,024 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 702 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 371 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.0% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.7% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.9% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.5% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.7%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
14.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 14.1% |
| Median income | $79,253 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.2%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
9.8%
$300k–$500k
51.4%
$500k–$1M
25.4%
$1M+
5.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,240 |
| Owner occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 47.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 25.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% |
| 3 or more | 8.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 66.7% |
| Electricity | 28.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,729 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,135 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,805 | 23.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,509 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,624 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,234 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.2% | 35.7% |
| Married | 48.8% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
7.2%
Some college, no degree
9.2%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.8%
Graduate / professional
44.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 75.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 415 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,832 | 25.8% |
| High school | 966 | 13.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,771 | 53.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.1%
Professional & management
15.6%
Retail trade
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Other services
3.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Information
2.1%
Construction
2.0%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 70.9% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 10.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.0% |
| Government | 32.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 48.5% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 14.1% |
| Walk | 9.1% |
| Work from home | 16.9% |
| Other means | 5.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
8.8%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
26.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 21.5% |
| High blood pressure | 26.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 18.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.7% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.0% |
| Binge drinking | 22.0% |
| No physical activity | 14.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 23.4% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.7% |
| Poor mental health | 10.6% |
| Poor physical health | 6.8% |
| No health insurance | 6.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.1% |
| Visited dentist | 77.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 6.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,066 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 23.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.8% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,463 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 1,480 | 6.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 202 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 334 | 1.4% |
| Other languages | 939 | 4.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,085 | 80.5% |
| Born in same state | 19,695 | 79.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,852 | 43.5% |
| Foreign born | 390 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,851 | 19.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,655 | 34.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,412 | 13.7% |
| French | 2,673 | 10.7% |
| Polish | 1,536 | 6.2% |
| English | 492 | 2% |
| Arab | 448 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 236 | 0.9% |
| Dutch | 194 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 134 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.8% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53705
What city is ZIP code 53705 in?
ZIP code 53705 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53705 in?
ZIP code 53705 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53705?
76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53705?
The median home value in ZIP code 53705 is $427,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 53705?
ZIP code 53705 has an estimated population of 24,936 residents, with a density of 3,950 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53705?
The median household income in ZIP code 53705 is $79,253, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53705 in?
ZIP code 53705 observes the CST timezone.