53583 ZIP Code — Sauk City, WI

Sauk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53583 is located in Sauk City, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. It covers approximately 74.63 square miles and serves a population of 6,123 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53583

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 $283,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,583. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53583 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,123

population

74.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53583 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53583

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53583. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sauk City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53578 Prairie Du Sac (3.7 mi) 53560 Mazomanie (5.4 mi) 53515 Black Earth (10.4 mi) 53951 North Freedom (10.4 mi) 53503 Arena (11 mi) 53528 Cross Plains (12.1 mi) 53555 Lodi (12.3 mi) 53561 Merrimac (12.7 mi) 53577 Plain (13.4 mi) 53588 Spring Green (14.1 mi) 53913 Baraboo (14.2 mi) 53529 Dane (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,123
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	74.63 sq mi
Water area	3.57 sq mi
Latitude	43.2606
Longitude	-89.7933
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	33.8%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,123

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$86,583

Median household income

$42,077

Per capita income

$283,700

Median home value

$898

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

2,140

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

109

202

5–9

197

195

10–14

189

171

15–19

166

143

20–24

139

307

25–34

298

464

35–44

452

386

45–54

376

269

55–59

262

254

60–64

247

367

65–74

358

153

75–84

149

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,237	20.2%
18 and over	4,886	79.8%
65 and over	1,185	19.4%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,905	94.4%
Two or more races	159	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	133	2.1%
Other race	36	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%
Asian	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	31.4%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$86,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 41.6%

$300k–$500k 33.3%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$283,700
Median rent / month	$898
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	3.6%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	18.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.5%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,416	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	120	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	385	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	597	23.7%
Households with children under 18	706	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	789	31.3%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	23.7%
Married	58.2%	54.6%
Separated	0.5%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	9.7%
Divorced	8.5%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	3.1%
Kindergarten	50	4.0%
Elementary school	653	52.8%
High school	267	21.6%
College / grad school	229	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Construction 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 5.7%

Retail trade 5.5%

Public administration 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.6%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	13.9%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.6%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 1.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	25.1%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	72.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	392	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.4%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,902	96.4%
Spanish	76	1.3%
Other Indo-European	76	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,037	98.6%
Born in same state	6,022	98.4%
Born in different state	5,152	84.1%
Foreign born	15	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	86	1.4%
Not a US citizen	20	23.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	569	9.3%
Polish	553	9%
French	458	7.5%
Arab	241	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	125	2%
English	48	0.8%
German	47	0.8%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53583

What city is ZIP code 53583 in?

ZIP code 53583 is primarily assigned to Sauk City, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53583 in?

ZIP code 53583 falls within Sauk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53583 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 53583 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 53583?

ZIP code 53583 has an estimated population of 6,123 residents, with a density of 82 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53583?

The median home value in ZIP code 53583 is $283,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53583?

The median household income in ZIP code 53583 is $86,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53583 in?

ZIP code 53583 observes the CST timezone.