53578 ZIP Code — Prairie Du Sac, WI

Sauk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53578 is located in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. It covers approximately 43.09 square miles and serves a population of 6,392 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53578

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $317,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $95,000. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

6,392
population
43.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53578 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Prairie Du Sac Acceptable
Prairie Du Sac Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53583 Sauk City (3.7 mi) 53951 North Freedom (7.1 mi) 53560 Mazomanie (9 mi) 53561 Merrimac (10.4 mi) 53913 Baraboo (10.6 mi) 53961 Rock Springs (11.6 mi) 53555 Lodi (11.9 mi) 53577 Plain (12.7 mi) 53943 Loganville (13.4 mi) 53503 Arena (13.9 mi) 53515 Black Earth (14.1 mi) 53528 Cross Plains (15.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 6,392
Population density 148 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 111
Geography
Land area 43.09 sq mi
Water area 1.58 sq mi
Latitude 43.3145
Longitude -89.7981
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 35.4% 38.9% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 34.7% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 25.8% 22.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 6.2% 4.1% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,392
Population
148
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$95,000
Median household income
$45,104
Per capita income
$317,900
Median home value
$1,095
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
2,078
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
259
Under 5
268
162
5–9
168
194
10–14
202
156
15–19
162
89
20–24
92
462
25–34
479
318
35–44
330
450
45–54
468
293
55–59
305
163
60–64
169
355
65–74
368
153
75–84
159
82
85+
86
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,49523.4%
18 and over4,89776.6%
65 and over1,20318.8%
Median age42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%
Two or more races 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6%
Other race 1.5%
Black or African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White5,80285.3%
Two or more races4326.4%
Hispanic or Latino4086%
Other race1051.5%
Black or African American450.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.4% 38.9% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 32.6% 34.7% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 25.8% 22.3% 22.4%
Over $200k 6.2% 4.1% 5.2%
Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 5.3%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 10.9%
$50k–$75k 15.8%
$75k–$100k 10.0%
$100k–$150k 23.7%
$150k–$200k 14.0%
$200k+ 10.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k5.3%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k10.9%
$50k–$75k15.8%
$75k–$100k10.0%
$100k–$150k23.7%
$150k–$200k14.0%
$200k+10.7%
Median income$95,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%
$50k–$100k 1.5%
$100k–$150k 5.0%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k–$300k 31.7%
$300k–$500k 45.5%
$500k–$1M 10.2%
$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$317,900
Median rent / month$1,095
Owner occupied72.5%
Renter occupied27.5%
Vacant6.1%
Single-family detached69.9%
Large apartment buildings3.5%
Mobile homes1.8%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.66

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.6%
2010–20198.4%
2000–200919.0%
1990–199920.9%
1980–19897.1%
1970–197915.1%
1960–19693.0%
1950–19595.6%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier17.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom5.2%
2 bedrooms23.5%
3 bedrooms43.3%
4 bedrooms21.3%
5+ bedrooms6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.3%
1 vehicle30.8%
2 vehicles44.5%
3 or more23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.8%
Electricity14.8%
Propane / LP gas11.6%
Fuel oil1.1%
Wood1.0%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,58060.1%
Cohabiting couple1365.2%
Male householder, no spouse45017.1%
Female householder, no spouse46417.6%
Households with children under 1875528.7%
Households with seniors (65+)81230.9%
Average household size2.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.6%16.9%
Married65.6%59.8%
Separated0.0%3.2%
Widowed2.9%8.3%
Divorced8.8%11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 3.0%
HS graduate 28.2%
Some college, no degree 15.0%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 29.8%
Graduate / professional 10.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1119.4%
Kindergarten917.7%
Elementary school48040.9%
High school32327.5%
College / grad school17014.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%
Manufacturing 13.0%
Professional & management 11.0%
Retail trade 9.3%
Finance & real estate 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%
Construction 6.9%
Wholesale trade 5.5%
Other services 4.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 2.4%
Public administration 2.1%
Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts45.8%
Service14.5%
Sales & office15.8%
Natural resources & construction10.9%
Production & transportation13.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector85.5%
Government9.0%
Self-employed5.3%
Unpaid family workers0.2%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.5%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.2%
Work from home11.5%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)23.6

Poverty

All people 8.5%
Under 18 years 12.3%
18 and over 7.3%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.8%
Retirement income25.5%
Supplemental Security6.6%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.8%
High blood pressure30.2%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis23.0%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.4%
Binge drinking25.5%
No physical activity19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression19.7%
Fair or poor health10.7%
Poor mental health13.1%
Poor physical health9.0%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist69.8%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss10.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans4308.8%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years10.6%
65 and over28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance87.7%
Public insurance30.8%
No insurance1.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,86591.8%
Spanish1182.0%
Other Indo-European1162.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages20.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)6,20397.0%
Born in same state6,19696.9%
Born in different state4,86076.0%
Foreign born70.1%
Naturalized citizen1893.0%
Not a US citizen10153.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,07216.8%
Polish4246.6%
French3876.1%
Arab3435.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch500.8%
English240.4%
Irish90.1%
German60.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.1%
Internet access93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53578

What city is ZIP code 53578 in?

ZIP code 53578 is primarily assigned to Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53578 in?

ZIP code 53578 falls within Sauk County, Wisconsin.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53578?

The median home value in ZIP code 53578 is $317,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 53578?

ZIP code 53578 has an estimated population of 6,392 residents, with a density of 148 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53578?

The median household income in ZIP code 53578 is $95,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53578 in?

ZIP code 53578 observes the CST timezone.

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