53559 ZIP Code — Marshall, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53559 is located in Marshall, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 66.34 square miles and serves a population of 6,165 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53559
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $90,548.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,165
population
66.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53559 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53559
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Marshall | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53594 Waterloo (6 mi)
53590 Sun Prairie (6.7 mi)
53596 Sun Prairie (6.8 mi)
53531 Deerfield (7.7 mi)
53527 Cottage Grove (9 mi)
53551 Lake Mills (10.2 mi)
53718 Madison (10.6 mi)
53925 Columbus (11.6 mi)
53714 Madison (12.8 mi)
53523 Cambridge (13.1 mi)
53579 Reeseville (13.1 mi)
53598 Windsor (13.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,165 |
| Population density | 93 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 66.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1731 |
| Longitude | -89.0791 |
| 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 | 27.9% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
6,165
Population
93
People per sq mi
39.8
Median age
$90,548
Median household income
$38,404
Per capita income
$273,700
Median home value
$1,039
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
1,957
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
198
Under 5
186
157
5–9
148
187
10–14
176
114
15–19
108
180
20–24
169
463
25–34
436
500
35–44
470
447
45–54
420
319
55–59
301
202
60–64
190
318
65–74
300
88
75–84
82
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,159 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 5,006 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 794 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 39.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
3.2%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,392 | 86% |
| Two or more races | 312 | 5% |
| Asian | 203 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 103 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 62 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.9% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.0% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.4%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
4.3%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $90,548 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k–$300k
38.9%
$300k–$500k
30.4%
$500k–$1M
7.7%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,039 |
| Owner occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 69.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 13.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% |
| 3 or more | 31.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.7% |
| Electricity | 19.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 24.9% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,396 | 58.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 282 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 227 | 9.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 471 | 19.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 673 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 481 | 20.2% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 25.0% |
| Married | 54.8% | 58.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 6.0% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.1%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
18.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 2.1% |
| Elementary school | 575 | 46.8% |
| High school | 157 | 12.8% |
| College / grad school | 411 | 33.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
10.3%
Construction
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 11.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 24.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
36.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 25.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 285 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.8% |
| Public insurance | 27.9% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,781 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 228 | 3.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 195 | 3.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,608 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 5,552 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 4,459 | 72.3% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 557 | 9.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 233 | 41.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,058 | 17.2% |
| Polish | 625 | 10.1% |
| French | 461 | 7.5% |
| Arab | 224 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 101 | 1.6% |
| German | 47 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53559
What city is ZIP code 53559 in?
ZIP code 53559 is primarily assigned to Marshall, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53559 in?
ZIP code 53559 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of ZIP code 53559?
ZIP code 53559 has an estimated population of 6,165 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53559?
The median household income in ZIP code 53559 is $90,548, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53559?
The median home value in ZIP code 53559 is $273,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 53559 in?
ZIP code 53559 observes the CST timezone.