53818 ZIP Code — Platteville, WI
Grant County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53818 is located in Platteville, Wisconsin, within Grant County. It covers approximately 154.38 square miles and serves a population of 15,712 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53818
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $55,938. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,712
population
154.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53818 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53818
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53818. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Platteville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53510 Belmont (8.8 mi)
53807 Cuba City (9.2 mi)
53580 Rewey (9.9 mi)
53554 Livingston (11.1 mi)
53813 Lancaster (12.5 mi)
53820 Potosi (12.8 mi)
53825 Stitzer (13.1 mi)
53811 Hazel Green (13.7 mi)
53553 Linden (14.9 mi)
53803 Benton (14.9 mi)
52001 Dubuque (16.3 mi)
53586 Shullsburg (17.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,712 |
| Population density | 102 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 154.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.7422 |
| Longitude | -90.4928 |
| 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 | 50.6% | 45.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 34.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,712
Population
102
People per sq mi
24.4
Median age
$55,938
Median household income
$28,105
Per capita income
$199,400
Median home value
$878
Median monthly rent
51.7%
Home ownership
21.8%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
3,308
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
368
Under 5
307
300
5–9
250
438
10–14
365
1,199
15–19
998
2,082
20–24
1,734
941
25–34
783
679
35–44
565
752
45–54
626
348
55–59
290
387
60–64
322
625
65–74
520
310
75–84
258
145
85+
120
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,669 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 13,043 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,978 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 24.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.7%
Black or African American
3.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,428 | 90.7% |
| Black or African American | 518 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 366 | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.6% | 45.4% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 34.4% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.4% | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 2.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $55,938 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
23.7%
$200k–$300k
26.9%
$300k–$500k
17.1%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,400 |
| Median rent / month | $878 |
| Owner occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter occupied | 48.3% |
| Vacant | 6.7% |
| Single-family detached | 61.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 22.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.3% |
| Electricity | 22.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.4% |
| Wood | 3.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,090 | 37.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 604 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,245 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,681 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,356 | 24.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,361 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 66.3% | 47.8% |
| Married | 29.6% | 34.4% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
22.7%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
17.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 128 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,120 | 15.7% |
| High school | 775 | 10.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,042 | 70.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Retail trade
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.1%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Professional & management
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Construction
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Other services
4.0%
Public administration
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 18.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 17.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 19.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.8% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 14.1% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
21.8%
Under 18 years
16.5%
18 and over
23.1%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 28.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.9% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 490 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 27.3% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,037 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 359 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 236 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 47 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,347 | 97.7% |
| Born in same state | 15,281 | 97.3% |
| Born in different state | 9,869 | 62.8% |
| Foreign born | 66 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 365 | 2.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 167 | 45.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,616 | 10.3% |
| French | 1,466 | 9.3% |
| Polish | 949 | 6% |
| English | 559 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 253 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 116 | 0.7% |
| German | 77 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 91.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53818
What city is ZIP code 53818 in?
ZIP code 53818 is primarily assigned to Platteville, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53818 in?
ZIP code 53818 falls within Grant County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53818?
22% of residents in ZIP code 53818 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 53818?
ZIP code 53818 has an estimated population of 15,712 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53818?
The median home value in ZIP code 53818 is $199,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53818?
The median household income in ZIP code 53818 is $55,938, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53818 in?
ZIP code 53818 observes the CST timezone.