53718 ZIP Code — Madison, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53718 is located in Madison, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 20.84 square miles and serves a population of 17,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53718
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $309,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $88,405. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 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%.
17,788
population
20.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53718 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53718
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Madison | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53714 Madison (2.2 mi)
53716 Madison (4.2 mi)
53527 Cottage Grove (4.8 mi)
53596 Sun Prairie (5.9 mi)
53703 Madison (6 mi)
53704 Madison (6 mi)
53590 Sun Prairie (6.7 mi)
53782 Madison (7.1 mi)
53702 Madison (7.1 mi)
53777 Madison (7.1 mi)
53783 Madison (7.1 mi)
53774 Madison (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 17,788 |
| Population density | 854 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1080 |
| Longitude | -89.2693 |
| 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 | 19.7% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
17,788
Population
854
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$88,405
Median household income
$48,328
Per capita income
$309,600
Median home value
$1,468
Median monthly rent
58.6%
Home ownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
4,840
Housing units
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
439
Under 5
559
517
5–9
658
466
10–14
593
370
15–19
470
681
20–24
867
1,172
25–34
1,491
1,517
35–44
1,930
834
45–54
1,061
451
55–59
574
269
60–64
342
610
65–74
776
352
75–84
447
151
85+
191
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,805 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 13,983 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,527 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.2%
Black or African American
10.8%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,277 | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,991 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 1,201 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 990 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 597 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 293 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.7% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.4% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.1%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$15k–$25k
2.2%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
8.5%
$50k–$75k
19.0%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
26.8%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $88,405 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
27.5%
$300k–$500k
50.3%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,468 |
| Owner occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter occupied | 41.4% |
| Vacant | 3.0% |
| Single-family detached | 44.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 33.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 24.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 41.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% |
| 3 or more | 12.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.7% |
| Electricity | 22.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,332 | 42.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 788 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,372 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,351 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,021 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,828 | 23.3% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 36.1% |
| Married | 51.4% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
32.9%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 276 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 118 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,878 | 48.0% |
| High school | 783 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 857 | 21.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.6%
Professional & management
11.9%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Retail trade
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.0% |
| Service | 10.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 23.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
3.4%
Under 18 years
2.2%
18 and over
3.7%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
2.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 6.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.6% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.9% |
| Binge drinking | 25.3% |
| No physical activity | 13.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.4% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.4% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 6.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 78.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 6.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 688 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.8% |
| Public insurance | 21.0% |
| No insurance | 3.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,790 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 597 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 245 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 200 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,576 | 87.6% |
| Born in same state | 15,390 | 86.5% |
| Born in different state | 11,106 | 62.4% |
| Foreign born | 186 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,212 | 12.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,063 | 48.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,499 | 14% |
| Polish | 1,653 | 9.3% |
| French | 1,212 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 259 | 1.5% |
| English | 214 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 61 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 40 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 40 | 0.2% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.1% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53718
What city is ZIP code 53718 in?
ZIP code 53718 is primarily assigned to Madison, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53718 in?
ZIP code 53718 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53718?
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 typical home value in ZIP code 53718?
The median home value in ZIP code 53718 is $309,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 53718?
ZIP code 53718 has an estimated population of 17,788 residents, with a density of 854 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53718?
The median household income in ZIP code 53718 is $88,405, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53718 in?
ZIP code 53718 observes the CST timezone.