53715 ZIP Code — Madison, WI

Dane County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53715 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 16,072 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53715

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $410,700. Renters make up the majority at 80%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($37,392) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 52% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 53715 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

16,072

population

1.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53777 Madison (0.8 mi) 53790 Madison (0.8 mi) 53792 Madison (0.8 mi) 53785 Madison (0.8 mi) 53788 Madison (0.8 mi) 53784 Madison (0.8 mi) 53702 Madison (0.8 mi) 53783 Madison (0.8 mi) 53782 Madison (0.8 mi) 53774 Madison (0.8 mi) 53791 Madison (0.8 mi) 53786 Madison (0.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,072
Population density	12,176 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	1.32 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.0619
Longitude	-89.3975
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	59.3%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	8.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

16,072

Population

12,176

People per sq mi

21.2

Median age

$37,392

Median household income

$22,612

Per capita income

$410,700

Median home value

$1,502

Median monthly rent

20.1%

Home ownership

51.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,488

Housing units

63.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

109

10–14

2,409

15–19

2,139

3,486

20–24

3,095

794

25–34

705

378

35–44

335

346

45–54

308

147

55–59

130

137

60–64

121

323

65–74

286

137

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	781	4.9%
18 and over	15,291	95.1%
65 and over	953	5.9%
Median age	21.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.9%

Asian 10.7%

Black or African American 3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,122	79.9%
Asian	1,758	10.7%
Black or African American	497	3%
Two or more races	471	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	361	2.2%
Other race	210	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.6%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	8.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 18.7%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 9.5%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.7%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	9.5%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$37,392

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 50.7%

$500k–$1M 21.9%

$1M+ 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$410,700
Median rent / month	$1,502
Owner occupied	20.1%
Renter occupied	79.9%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	24.0%
Large apartment buildings	39.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	12.1%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	30.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.8%
1 bedroom	23.7%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	25.3%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.5%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	8.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.1%
Electricity	27.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	812	15.6%
Cohabiting couple	270	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,363	45.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,772	34.0%
Households with children under 18	429	8.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	751	14.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	83.3%	82.1%
Married	11.0%	13.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	1.0%
Divorced	4.5%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 10.6%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 36.2%

Graduate / professional 26.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	63.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	0.3%
Kindergarten	28	0.3%
Elementary school	332	3.1%
High school	124	1.2%
College / grad school	10,152	95.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.3%

Professional & management 14.3%

Retail trade 8.2%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Information 3.8%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Other services 1.8%

Construction 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.2%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	26.8%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	6.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.6

Poverty

All people 51.5%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 53.0%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 67.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.6%
Retirement income	11.6%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.0%
High blood pressure	17.1%
High cholesterol	16.9%
Diabetes	4.1%
Heart disease	2.3%
Stroke	1.3%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	9.2%
Kidney disease	1.6%
Pulmonary disease	3.7%
Cancer	2.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	27.5%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.2%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	67.9%
Teeth loss	8.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	253	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.3%
Public insurance	14.8%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,887	98.8%
Spanish	519	3.3%
Other Indo-European	120	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.3%
Other languages	335	2.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,849	92.4%
Born in same state	14,681	91.3%
Born in different state	7,913	49.2%
Foreign born	168	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,223	7.6%
Not a US citizen	369	30.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,589	9.9%
French	1,080	6.7%
Polish	565	3.5%
Arab	292	1.8%
English	266	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	156	1%
German	131	0.8%
Dutch	121	0.8%
Irish	40	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.5%
Internet access	97.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53715

What city is ZIP code 53715 in?

ZIP code 53715 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53715 in?

ZIP code 53715 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53715?

52% of residents in ZIP code 53715 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 53715 mostly rentals?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 53715 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53715?

63% 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 53715?

The median home value in ZIP code 53715 is $410,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 53715 in?

ZIP code 53715 observes the CST timezone.