53716 ZIP Code — Madison, WI

Dane County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53716 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 6.34 square miles and serves a population of 18,846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53716

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $86,538. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 53716 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,846

population

6.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Madison	Acceptable
Madison	Acceptable
Madison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53714 Madison (2.8 mi) 53703 Madison (2.8 mi) 53713 Madison (3.7 mi) 53715 Madison (3.9 mi) 53558 Mcfarland (4.1 mi) 53777 Madison (4.1 mi) 53783 Madison (4.1 mi) 53702 Madison (4.1 mi) 53785 Madison (4.1 mi) 53774 Madison (4.1 mi) 53782 Madison (4.1 mi) 53784 Madison (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,846
Population density	2,973 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	6.34 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.0608
Longitude	-89.3210
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	27.5%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	8.9%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,846

Population

2,973

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$86,538

Median household income

$47,533

Per capita income

$296,300

Median home value

$1,223

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

6,412

Housing units

50.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

438

Under 5

490

418

5–9

468

570

10–14

637

355

15–19

398

415

20–24

465

1,246

25–34

1,393

1,201

35–44

1,344

1,071

45–54

1,198

715

55–59

799

668

60–64

747

1,056

65–74

1,181

557

75–84

624

185

85+

207

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,589	19.0%
18 and over	15,257	81.0%
65 and over	3,810	20.2%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Two or more races 5%

Asian 3.8%

Black or African American 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	16,455	85.3%
Two or more races	967	5%
Asian	742	3.8%
Black or African American	560	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	437	2.3%
Other race	122	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.5%	32.2%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	27.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	8.9%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$86,538

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 41.6%

$300k–$500k 38.6%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$296,300
Median rent / month	$1,223
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	10.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	27.7%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	41.4%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	13.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.4%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,001	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,012	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,348	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	2,028	24.2%
Households with children under 18	2,028	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,623	31.3%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	28.3%
Married	55.9%	49.8%
Separated	0.2%	1.1%
Widowed	3.8%	5.5%
Divorced	9.4%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 20.4%

Some college, no degree 13.1%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 33.7%

Graduate / professional 17.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	50.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	232	6.5%
Kindergarten	133	3.7%
Elementary school	1,830	50.9%
High school	709	19.7%
College / grad school	690	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Other services 6.5%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.2%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.6%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	2.1%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 6.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.0%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	23.9%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	970	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	25.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.6%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,918	95.1%
Spanish	184	1.0%
Other Indo-European	128	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.2%
Other languages	24	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,165	96.4%
Born in same state	18,037	95.7%
Born in different state	13,112	69.6%
Foreign born	128	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	681	3.6%
Not a US citizen	391	57.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,073	16.3%
Polish	2,080	11%
French	2,006	10.6%
Arab	773	4.1%
English	405	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	115	0.6%
Irish	112	0.6%
German	61	0.3%
Norwegian	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53716

What city is ZIP code 53716 in?

ZIP code 53716 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53716 in?

ZIP code 53716 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53716?

51% 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 53716?

ZIP code 53716 has an estimated population of 18,846 residents, with a density of 2,973 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53716?

The median home value in ZIP code 53716 is $296,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53716?

The median household income in ZIP code 53716 is $86,538, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53716 in?

ZIP code 53716 observes the CST timezone.