53576 ZIP Code — Orfordville, WI

Rock County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53576 is located in Orfordville, Wisconsin, within Rock County. It covers approximately 31.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53576

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 $185,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $69,545. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53576 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,359
population
31.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53576 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53576

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City Status
Orfordville Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53520 Brodhead (6.1 mi) 53548 Janesville (7.1 mi) 53511 Beloit (8 mi) 53536 Evansville (10.1 mi) 53545 Janesville (11.7 mi) 53502 Albany (13.3 mi) 61072 Rockton (13.4 mi) 61024 Durand (13.5 mi) 53550 Juda (13.8 mi) 53546 Janesville (14.8 mi) 61080 South Beloit (15.1 mi) 61019 Davis (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,359
Population density 76 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 31.14 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 42.6217
Longitude -89.2299
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 32.7% 42.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 42.4% 34.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 24.7% 20.6% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.2% 2.7% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,359
Population
76
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$69,545
Median household income
$33,497
Per capita income
$185,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
9.5%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
771
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
69
Under 5
76
50
5–9
56
66
10–14
73
86
15–19
95
70
20–24
79
149
25–34
165
106
35–44
118
141
45–54
156
94
55–59
104
62
60–64
70
100
65–74
111
105
75–84
116
20
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1854923.3%
18 and over1,81076.7%
65 and over47420.1%
Median age40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%
Two or more races 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Black or African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White2,20590.8%
Two or more races1315.4%
Hispanic or Latino702.9%
Black or African American150.6%
Asian80.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.7% 42.6% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 42.4% 34.1% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 24.7% 20.6% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.2% 2.7% 5.2%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 15.1%
$35k–$50k 7.3%
$50k–$75k 14.0%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 10.3%
$200k+ 2.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k15.1%
$35k–$50k7.3%
$50k–$75k14.0%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k17.4%
$150k–$200k10.3%
$200k+2.6%
Median income$69,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%
$50k–$100k 6.5%
$100k–$150k 26.0%
$150k–$200k 20.3%
$200k–$300k 25.5%
$300k–$500k 9.3%
$500k–$1M 9.0%
$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$185,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied74.1%
Renter occupied25.9%
Vacant5.1%
Single-family detached81.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.4%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.6%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19999.8%
1980–19894.0%
1970–197913.9%
1960–196921.1%
1950–19594.9%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier29.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.1%
1 bedroom13.5%
2 bedrooms17.7%
3 bedrooms41.1%
4 bedrooms20.4%
5+ bedrooms6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.1%
1 vehicle30.3%
2 vehicles34.3%
3 or more35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.1%
Electricity21.6%
Propane / LP gas16.9%
Fuel oil4.2%
Wood5.1%
Solar0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family46347.7%
Cohabiting couple899.2%
Male householder, no spouse14615.1%
Female householder, no spouse27228.0%
Households with children under 1831032.0%
Households with seniors (65+)34735.8%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.3%22.3%
Married51.8%47.1%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed3.1%7.5%
Divorced7.8%21.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 13.3%
HS graduate 30.1%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 16.0%
Bachelor's degree 14.1%
Graduate / professional 7.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.3%
Bachelor's or higher21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool428.1%
Kindergarten234.4%
Elementary school20339.0%
High school16932.4%
College / grad school8416.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%
Manufacturing 16.8%
Retail trade 13.0%
Construction 9.7%
Transportation & utilities 8.8%
Professional & management 6.6%
Other services 5.2%
Public administration 5.2%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Agriculture & mining 3.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.5%
Service14.5%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction11.5%
Production & transportation23.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.5%
Government11.7%
Self-employed7.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.8%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.8%
Walk1.6%
Work from home8.6%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)28.9

Poverty

All people 9.5%
Under 18 years 11.5%
18 and over 8.9%
Married-couple families 6.7%
Female-led households 13.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.1%
Retirement income34.6%
Supplemental Security7.7%
Cash public assistance1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP19.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.0%
High blood pressure29.5%
High cholesterol31.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis23.2%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.1%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.1%
Binge drinking23.6%
No physical activity20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.7%
Depression21.1%
Fair or poor health11.5%
Poor mental health13.6%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.8%
Visited dentist70.7%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1297.1%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 184.2%
18–64 years7.2%
65 and over44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance82.6%
Public insurance33.0%
No insurance4.0%
Uninsured under 193.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,21493.9%
Spanish190.9%
Other Indo-European80.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander110.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,32798.6%
Born in same state2,31998.3%
Born in different state1,89880.5%
Foreign born80.3%
Naturalized citizen321.4%
Not a US citizen1856.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish37315.8%
Italian34014.4%
French28312%
Arab813.4%
AncestryCount%
English160.7%
Norwegian60.3%
German50.2%
Dutch50.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.1%
Internet access82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53576

What city is ZIP code 53576 in?

ZIP code 53576 is primarily assigned to Orfordville, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53576 in?

ZIP code 53576 falls within Rock County, Wisconsin.

Does ZIP code 53576 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 53576 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53576?

The median home value in ZIP code 53576 is $185,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 53576?

ZIP code 53576 has an estimated population of 2,359 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53576?

The median household income in ZIP code 53576 is $69,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53576 in?

ZIP code 53576 observes the CST timezone.

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