53573 ZIP Code — Muscoda, WI

Grant County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53573 is located in Muscoda, Wisconsin, within Grant County. It covers approximately 107.20 square miles and serves a population of 3,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53573

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,630. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53573 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,038

population

107.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muscoda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53518 Blue River (7.1 mi) 53506 Avoca (10.3 mi) 53556 Lone Rock (11.1 mi) 53805 Boscobel (11.2 mi) 53543 Highland (11.8 mi) 53581 Richland Center (12.3 mi) 53569 Montfort (14.6 mi) 53526 Cobb (16.3 mi) 53809 Fennimore (16.7 mi) 54655 Soldiers Grove (19.9 mi) 53937 Hillpoint (19.9 mi) 53825 Stitzer (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,038
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	107.20 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	43.1945
Longitude	-90.4589
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	51.3%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,038

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$61,630

Median household income

$32,399

Per capita income

$149,400

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,202

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

114

5–9

100

105

10–14

15–19

103

20–24

191

25–34

168

200

35–44

176

159

45–54

140

128

55–59

112

116

60–64

103

197

65–74

174

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	690	22.7%
18 and over	2,348	77.3%
65 and over	575	18.9%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,000	98.6%
Two or more races	26	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.2%
Other race	4	0.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	45.4%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	34.4%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	17.7%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	17.9%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$61,630

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 18.2%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 4.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,400
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.3%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	34.4%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	11.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	626	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	125	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	274	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	229	18.3%
Households with children under 18	367	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	418	33.3%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	24.9%
Married	50.2%	53.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	3.2%	10.6%
Divorced	15.3%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	53	9.2%
Kindergarten	41	7.1%
Elementary school	318	55.2%
High school	117	20.3%
College / grad school	47	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.9%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 13.5%

Construction 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Professional & management 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 23.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	23.1%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	65.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,835	93.3%
Spanish	13	0.5%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,026	99.6%
Born in same state	3,020	99.4%
Born in different state	2,511	82.7%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	495	16.3%
Polish	319	10.5%
French	238	7.8%
Arab	91	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	1.2%
German	3	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53573

What city is ZIP code 53573 in?

ZIP code 53573 is primarily assigned to Muscoda, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53573 in?

ZIP code 53573 falls within Grant County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53573?

The median home value in ZIP code 53573 is $149,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 53573?

ZIP code 53573 has an estimated population of 3,038 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53573?

The median household income in ZIP code 53573 is $61,630, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53573 in?

ZIP code 53573 observes the CST timezone.