53582 ZIP Code — Ridgeway, WI
Iowa County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53582 is located in Ridgeway, Wisconsin, within Iowa County. It covers approximately 34.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53582
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 $225,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $80,625.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,182
population
34.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53582 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53582
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53582. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ridgeway | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53507 Barneveld (4.6 mi)
53517 Blue Mounds (7.8 mi)
53595 Dodgeville (8.2 mi)
53533 Dodgeville (8.3 mi)
53503 Arena (9.1 mi)
53544 Hollandale (9.9 mi)
53588 Spring Green (10.9 mi)
53572 Mount Horeb (13.1 mi)
53515 Black Earth (13.8 mi)
53565 Mineral Point (14.8 mi)
53516 Blanchardville (16.2 mi)
53506 Avoca (16.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,182 |
| Population density | 34 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0131 |
| Longitude | -89.9860 |
| 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 | 36.1% | 36.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 35.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,182
Population
34
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$80,625
Median household income
$35,011
Per capita income
$225,000
Median home value
$905
Median monthly rent
84.5%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
432
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
36
Under 5
38
38
5–9
41
24
10–14
26
30
15–19
31
24
20–24
25
77
25–34
83
73
35–44
77
77
45–54
82
61
55–59
64
36
60–64
39
60
65–74
64
30
75–84
31
7
85+
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 256 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 926 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 200 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
0.7%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,106 | 91.8% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 25 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.1% | 36.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.2% | 35.0% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.5% | 24.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $80,625 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
19.1%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
10.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 |
| Median rent / month | $905 |
| Owner occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter occupied | 15.5% |
| Vacant | 12.0% |
| Single-family detached | 83.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% |
| 3 or more | 28.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.6% |
| Electricity | 8.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.0% |
| Fuel oil | 5.9% |
| Wood | 7.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 232 | 52.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 51 | 11.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 65 | 14.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 92 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 130 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 114 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| Married | 56.0% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
40.5%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 13 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 101 | 47.0% |
| High school | 62 | 28.8% |
| College / grad school | 28 | 13.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
20.4%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Construction
16.5%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.7% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 10.0% |
| Self-employed | 15.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.0% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
17.1%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 25.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.9% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 72.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 87 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,108 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,141 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 1,141 | 96.5% |
| Born in different state | 920 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 85.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 208 | 17.6% |
| French | 165 | 14% |
| Polish | 123 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 33 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 19 | 1.6% |
| German | 7 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53582
What city is ZIP code 53582 in?
ZIP code 53582 is primarily assigned to Ridgeway, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53582 in?
ZIP code 53582 falls within Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Is ZIP code 53582 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 53582 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 53582 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 53582 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 53582?
ZIP code 53582 has an estimated population of 1,182 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53582?
The median home value in ZIP code 53582 is $225,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53582 in?
ZIP code 53582 observes the CST timezone.