53711 ZIP Code — Madison, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53711 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 25.95 square miles and serves a population of 49,749 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53711
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $369,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
The gap between median ($98,161) 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
49,749
population
25.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53711 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53711
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53711. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Madison | Acceptable |
| Madison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53713 Madison (1.7 mi)
53715 Madison (3 mi)
53726 Madison (3.6 mi)
53786 Madison (3.7 mi)
53794 Madison (3.7 mi)
53783 Madison (3.7 mi)
53777 Madison (3.7 mi)
53702 Madison (3.7 mi)
53774 Madison (3.7 mi)
53785 Madison (3.7 mi)
53784 Madison (3.7 mi)
53782 Madison (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 49,749 |
| Population density | 1,917 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.69 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0204 |
| Longitude | -89.4127 |
| 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 | 28.3% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.0% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
49,749
Population
1,917
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$98,161
Median household income
$57,472
Per capita income
$369,300
Median home value
$1,316
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
14,445
Housing units
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,662
Under 5
1,590
1,313
5–9
1,256
1,342
10–14
1,285
1,198
15–19
1,147
2,326
20–24
2,225
3,871
25–34
3,704
3,462
35–44
3,313
2,748
45–54
2,629
1,338
55–59
1,280
1,572
60–64
1,505
3,115
65–74
2,980
1,151
75–84
1,101
325
85+
311
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,658 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 40,091 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 8,983 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.4%
Asian
6.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.5%
Other race
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,757 | 74.4% |
| Asian | 3,295 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,290 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,169 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,354 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 1,080 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 119 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.3% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.6% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.0% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
15.6%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
12.5%
$200k+
16.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.5% |
| $200k+ | 16.9% |
| Median income | $98,161 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k–$300k
22.7%
$300k–$500k
47.7%
$500k–$1M
20.3%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $369,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,316 |
| Owner occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter occupied | 38.5% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 56.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 18.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% |
| 3 or more | 10.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.5% |
| Electricity | 22.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,370 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,869 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,321 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,395 | 24.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,486 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,091 | 27.7% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 31.1% |
| Married | 53.7% | 51.1% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
10.7%
Some college, no degree
12.9%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
35.2%
Graduate / professional
30.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 66.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 884 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 669 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,915 | 33.7% |
| High school | 1,671 | 14.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,490 | 38.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Professional & management
19.0%
Retail trade
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Public administration
6.0%
Information
3.8%
Construction
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.0%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 61.4% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 15.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.2% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.0% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.5% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 4.9% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 4.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.5%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
18.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 15.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.9% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 75.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.0% |
| Teeth loss | 6.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,742 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 20.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.3% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,497 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 2,375 | 5.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,025 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 262 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 848 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,774 | 90.0% |
| Born in same state | 44,100 | 88.6% |
| Born in different state | 26,232 | 52.7% |
| Foreign born | 674 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,975 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,296 | 46.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,171 | 14.4% |
| French | 5,436 | 10.9% |
| Polish | 3,690 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 839 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 647 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 583 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 343 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 239 | 0.5% |
| German | 209 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 98.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53711
What city is ZIP code 53711 in?
ZIP code 53711 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53711 in?
ZIP code 53711 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53711?
66% 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 53711?
The median home value in ZIP code 53711 is $369,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 53711?
ZIP code 53711 has an estimated population of 49,749 residents, with a density of 1,917 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53711?
The median household income in ZIP code 53711 is $98,161, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53711 in?
ZIP code 53711 observes the CST timezone.