53588 ZIP Code — Spring Green, WI

Sauk County, Wisconsin

ZIP code 53588 is located in Spring Green, Wisconsin, within Sauk County. It covers approximately 139.92 square miles and serves a population of 3,741 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.

About ZIP code 53588

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 $246,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,275. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 53588 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,741

population

139.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

53588 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 53588

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53588. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Spring Green	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

53503 Arena (5.5 mi) 53577 Plain (9.9 mi) 53582 Ridgeway (10.9 mi) 53506 Avoca (11.4 mi) 53556 Lone Rock (11.6 mi) 53533 Dodgeville (13 mi) 53507 Barneveld (13.1 mi) 53517 Blue Mounds (14 mi) 53583 Sauk City (14.1 mi) 53560 Mazomanie (14.7 mi) 53595 Dodgeville (14.8 mi) 53515 Black Earth (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,741
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	55
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	139.92 sq mi
Water area	3.88 sq mi
Latitude	43.1653
Longitude	-90.0411
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	30.7%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.1%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,741

Population

People per sq mi

51.1

Median age

$81,275

Median household income

$42,631

Per capita income

$246,400

Median home value

$957

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

1,608

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

119

15–19

113

20–24

179

25–34

172

183

35–44

175

264

45–54

253

158

55–59

152

219

60–64

209

283

65–74

270

120

75–84

115

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	654	17.5%
18 and over	3,087	82.5%
65 and over	923	24.7%
Median age	51.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Asian 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,604	95.1%
Asian	54	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.3%
Two or more races	50	1.3%
Other race	20	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.7%	38.9%	39.4%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	34.7%	33.0%
$100k – $200k	25.5%	22.3%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	4.1%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$81,275

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 22.6%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,400
Median rent / month	$957
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	79.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.8%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	938	55.7%
Cohabiting couple	115	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	363	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	269	16.0%
Households with children under 18	364	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	625	37.1%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	16.8%
Married	57.4%	59.1%
Separated	2.1%	1.3%
Widowed	3.7%	11.2%
Divorced	9.4%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	7.9%
Kindergarten	24	3.8%
Elementary school	253	39.8%
High school	202	31.8%
College / grad school	107	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 14.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Construction 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Other services 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	23.7%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	185	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,570	95.4%
Spanish	40	1.1%
Other Indo-European	17	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,656	97.7%
Born in same state	3,644	97.4%
Born in different state	2,920	78.1%
Foreign born	12	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	85	2.3%
Not a US citizen	30	35.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	605	16.2%
French	407	10.9%
Polish	376	10.1%
Arab	92	2.5%
Dutch	66	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	1.6%
Norwegian	13	0.3%
German	11	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53588

What city is ZIP code 53588 in?

ZIP code 53588 is primarily assigned to Spring Green, Wisconsin.

What county is ZIP code 53588 in?

ZIP code 53588 falls within Sauk County, Wisconsin.

Is ZIP code 53588 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 53588 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 53588 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 53588 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 53588?

ZIP code 53588 has an estimated population of 3,741 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 53588?

The median household income in ZIP code 53588 is $81,275, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 53588 in?

ZIP code 53588 observes the CST timezone.