53581 ZIP Code — Richland Center, WI
Richland County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53581 is located in Richland Center, Wisconsin, within Richland County. It covers approximately 232.40 square miles and serves a population of 10,169 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53581
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 $158,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $61,186. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
10,169
population
232.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53581 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53581
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Richland Center | Acceptable |
| Richland Center | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53924 Cazenovia (10.1 mi)
53518 Blue River (11.2 mi)
53573 Muscoda (12.3 mi)
54664 Viola (12.4 mi)
53556 Lone Rock (13 mi)
53937 Hillpoint (14 mi)
54634 Hillsboro (15.5 mi)
54652 Readstown (17.4 mi)
54655 Soldiers Grove (17.4 mi)
53506 Avoca (17.8 mi)
53805 Boscobel (19.3 mi)
54639 La Farge (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,169 |
| Population density | 44 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 103 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 232.40 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.3715 |
| Longitude | -90.4298 |
| 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 | 48.0% | 48.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 14.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
10,169
Population
44
People per sq mi
47.1
Median age
$61,186
Median household income
$33,233
Per capita income
$158,600
Median home value
$703
Median monthly rent
71.6%
Home ownership
14.8%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
3,714
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
222
Under 5
242
289
5–9
314
321
10–14
350
354
15–19
386
216
20–24
234
436
25–34
474
485
35–44
528
581
45–54
633
370
55–59
403
378
60–64
412
696
65–74
758
389
75–84
423
132
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,153 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 8,016 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,541 | 25.0% |
| Median age | 47.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
2.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,416 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 357 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 294 | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 122 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.0% | 48.5% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 14.9% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
22.6%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $61,186 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
12.3%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,600 |
| Median rent / month | $703 |
| Owner occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter occupied | 28.4% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.5% |
| Electricity | 8.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.1% |
| Wood | 8.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,952 | 46.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 344 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 787 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,153 | 27.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 999 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,709 | 40.3% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 26.9% |
| Married | 53.9% | 44.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
41.3%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 185 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten | 83 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,024 | 48.1% |
| High school | 468 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 370 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Manufacturing
21.9%
Retail trade
14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Professional & management
5.5%
Construction
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Public administration
4.4%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Other services
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.2% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 27.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.8%
Under 18 years
26.8%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
37.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 21.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 516 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.3% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 15.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,705 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 224 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 125 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,874 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,806 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 8,095 | 79.6% |
| Foreign born | 68 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 295 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 125 | 42.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1,200 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 1,167 | 11.5% |
| French | 1,105 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 291 | 2.9% |
| English | 111 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 51 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 40 | 0.4% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 86.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53581
What city is ZIP code 53581 in?
ZIP code 53581 is primarily assigned to Richland Center, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53581 in?
ZIP code 53581 falls within Richland County, Wisconsin.
Does ZIP code 53581 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 53581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53581?
The median home value in ZIP code 53581 is $158,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 53581?
ZIP code 53581 has an estimated population of 10,169 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53581?
The median household income in ZIP code 53581 is $61,186, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53581 in?
ZIP code 53581 observes the CST timezone.