53706 ZIP Code — Madison, WI

Dane County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53706 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of 3,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53706

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

3,684

population

0.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53706 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53706

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53783 Madison (0.5 mi) 53774 Madison (0.5 mi) 53791 Madison (0.5 mi) 53784 Madison (0.5 mi) 53782 Madison (0.5 mi) 53786 Madison (0.5 mi) 53702 Madison (0.5 mi) 53792 Madison (0.5 mi) 53785 Madison (0.5 mi) 53790 Madison (0.5 mi) 53777 Madison (0.5 mi) 53788 Madison (0.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,684
Population density	8,771 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	0.42 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.0748
Longitude	-89.4112
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	93.7%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	6.3%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,684

Population

8,771

People per sq mi

18.9

Median age

Median household income

$4,068

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,297

15–19

1,859

217

20–24

311

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11	0.3%
18 and over	3,673	99.7%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	18.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Asian 17.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,768	74%
Asian	644	17.2%
Two or more races	175	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	58	1.5%
Black or African American	47	1.3%
Other race	41	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.7%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	6.3%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	8.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 42.9%

$15k–$25k 57.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	42.9%
$15k–$25k	57.1%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	68.2%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	81.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	100.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.9%	99.5%
Married	1.1%	0.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	0.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	3	0.1%
College / grad school	3,681	99.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.5%

Retail trade 15.8%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Other services 3.8%

Information 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Professional & management 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.3%
Service	49.9%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.7%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	20.7%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	28.7%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	14.3%
Walk	44.6%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	100.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.4%
High blood pressure	11.6%
High cholesterol	10.1%
Diabetes	1.9%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	4.5%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.1%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	27.1%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	23.1%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.1%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	57.9%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.8%
Public insurance	5.7%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,684	100.0%
Spanish	376	10.2%
Other Indo-European	183	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.5%
Other languages	176	4.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,381	91.8%
Born in same state	3,356	91.1%
Born in different state	1,607	43.6%
Foreign born	25	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	303	8.2%
Not a US citizen	44	14.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	416	11.3%
French	166	4.5%
Polish	126	3.4%
Arab	64	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	1.4%
Dutch	20	0.5%
German	10	0.3%
Irish	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53706

What city is ZIP code 53706 in?

ZIP code 53706 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53706 in?

ZIP code 53706 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53706?

100% of residents in ZIP code 53706 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 53706?

ZIP code 53706 has an estimated population of 3,684 residents, with a density of 8,792 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53706 in?

ZIP code 53706 observes the CST timezone.