53587 ZIP Code — South Wayne, WI

Lafayette County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53587 is located in South Wayne, Wisconsin, within Lafayette County. It covers approximately 59.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,226 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53587

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 $163,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,774. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 53587 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,226
population
59.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53587 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53587

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City Status
South Wayne Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
53522 Browntown (5.6 mi) 53541 Gratiot (7.3 mi) 53504 Argyle (8.1 mi) 61087 Warren (8.5 mi) 61089 Winslow (8.9 mi) 61048 Lena (13.5 mi) 61050 Mc Connell (13.5 mi) 53566 Monroe (13.9 mi) 61001 Apple River (14.2 mi) 53530 Darlington (14.6 mi) 53516 Blanchardville (14.8 mi) 61060 Orangeville (16.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,226
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 55
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 59.26 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 42.5799
Longitude -89.8992
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 36.3% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 36.0% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 24.0% 19.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 4.4% 5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,226
Population
21
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$75,774
Median household income
$35,962
Per capita income
$163,500
Median home value
$688
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
444
Housing units
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
25
31
5–9
25
57
10–14
44
62
15–19
49
38
20–24
30
58
25–34
45
83
35–44
64
83
45–54
64
67
55–59
53
51
60–64
39
77
65–74
60
29
75–84
23
20
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1828423.2%
18 and over94276.8%
65 and over22518.4%
Median age42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%
Black or African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Other race 1.7%
Two or more races 1.1%
GroupCount%
White1,15692.7%
Black or African American352.8%
Hispanic or Latino211.7%
Other race211.7%
Two or more races141.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.3% 39.8% 39.4%
$50k – $100k 36.0% 36.2% 33.0%
$100k – $200k 24.0% 19.7% 22.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 4.4% 5.2%
Under $10k 4.5%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 6.2%
$25k–$35k 4.5%
$35k–$50k 10.3%
$50k–$75k 18.8%
$75k–$100k 15.3%
$100k–$150k 19.4%
$150k–$200k 11.8%
$200k+ 4.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k6.2%
$25k–$35k4.5%
$35k–$50k10.3%
$50k–$75k18.8%
$75k–$100k15.3%
$100k–$150k19.4%
$150k–$200k11.8%
$200k+4.9%
Median income$75,774

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 17.6%
$100k–$150k 22.7%
$150k–$200k 13.4%
$200k–$300k 21.9%
$300k–$500k 12.6%
$500k–$1M 2.5%
$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,500
Median rent / month$688
Owner occupied81.9%
Renter occupied18.1%
Vacant8.8%
Single-family detached85.0%
Large apartment buildings3.6%
Mobile homes4.3%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.7%
2000–20098.1%
1990–19996.6%
1980–19899.6%
1970–197912.6%
1960–19697.3%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19497.7%
1939 or earlier37.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms22.6%
3 bedrooms40.2%
4 bedrooms18.8%
5+ bedrooms10.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.6%
1 vehicle20.2%
2 vehicles34.4%
3 or more43.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas26.8%
Electricity10.9%
Propane / LP gas36.3%
Fuel oil13.2%
Wood12.0%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27556.7%
Cohabiting couple4910.1%
Male householder, no spouse11323.3%
Female householder, no spouse489.9%
Households with children under 1814630.1%
Households with seniors (65+)15832.6%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.7%22.4%
Married49.3%57.6%
Separated0.4%1.8%
Widowed2.3%5.8%
Divorced12.3%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.3%
HS graduate 47.6%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 12.3%
Bachelor's degree 9.7%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.5%
Bachelor's or higher14.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool186.1%
Kindergarten134.4%
Elementary school12643.0%
High school9733.1%
College / grad school3913.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.5%
Agriculture & mining 15.8%
Retail trade 13.8%
Education & healthcare 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 7.8%
Construction 7.5%
Finance & real estate 6.5%
Professional & management 5.2%
Other services 4.7%
Public administration 4.1%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Information 0.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.9%
Service4.9%
Sales & office22.1%
Natural resources & construction15.0%
Production & transportation26.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.4%
Government11.9%
Self-employed11.5%
Unpaid family workers1.1%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.8%
Carpool12.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.4%
Work from home13.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)23.9

Poverty

All people 10.7%
Under 18 years 12.5%
18 and over 10.2%
Married-couple families 1.5%
Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.0%
Retirement income19.4%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP10.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.7%
High blood pressure33.8%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.8%
Arthritis26.2%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking23.5%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.7%
Depression20.4%
Fair or poor health13.9%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health11.0%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist65.6%
Cholesterol screening87.0%
Teeth loss14.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans545.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.0%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance68.6%
Public insurance34.4%
No insurance10.1%
Uninsured under 1912.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,16895.3%
Spanish494.2%
Other Indo-European110.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander383.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,20798.5%
Born in same state1,20698.4%
Born in different state89272.8%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen191.5%
Not a US citizen15.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish25721%
Italian1159.4%
French564.6%
Arab514.2%
AncestryCount%
English70.6%
Dutch60.5%
German50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.6%
Internet access87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53587

What city is ZIP code 53587 in?

ZIP code 53587 is primarily assigned to South Wayne, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53587 in?

ZIP code 53587 falls within Lafayette County, Wisconsin.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 53587?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 53587 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53587 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53587?

The median home value in ZIP code 53587 is $163,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 53587?

ZIP code 53587 has an estimated population of 1,226 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 53587 in?

ZIP code 53587 observes the CST timezone.

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