53590 ZIP Code — Sun Prairie, WI
Dane County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53590 is located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, within Dane County. It covers approximately 65.89 square miles and serves a population of 43,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 608.
About ZIP code 53590
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $330,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $96,762. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
43,423
population
65.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53590 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53590
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sun Prairie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53596 Sun Prairie (0.8 mi)
53559 Marshall (6.7 mi)
53718 Madison (6.7 mi)
53598 Windsor (6.8 mi)
53532 Deforest (7.4 mi)
53714 Madison (8.3 mi)
53527 Cottage Grove (8.6 mi)
53704 Madison (10 mi)
53716 Madison (10.9 mi)
53531 Deerfield (11 mi)
53911 Arlington (11.5 mi)
53703 Madison (12 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 43,423 |
| Population density | 659 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1946 |
| Longitude | -89.2079 |
| 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 | 27.3% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
43,423
Population
659
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$96,762
Median household income
$46,470
Per capita income
$330,100
Median home value
$1,315
Median monthly rent
67.4%
Home ownership
5.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
12,135
Housing units
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,159
Under 5
1,198
1,405
5–9
1,451
1,601
10–14
1,654
1,462
15–19
1,511
1,105
20–24
1,142
2,846
25–34
2,940
3,498
35–44
3,613
2,598
45–54
2,684
1,439
55–59
1,486
1,135
60–64
1,172
1,759
65–74
1,817
815
75–84
842
537
85+
554
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,675 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 32,748 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,324 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.6%
Black or African American
6.4%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,041 | 78.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,835 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 2,719 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 2,137 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,150 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 486 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.3% | 32.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 31.7% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.7% | 27.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 8.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
12.9%
$200k+
14.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.9% |
| $200k+ | 14.2% |
| Median income | $96,762 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
33.0%
$300k–$500k
47.0%
$500k–$1M
10.9%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $330,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,315 |
| Owner occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter occupied | 32.6% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 57.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 19.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.4% |
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,230 | 53.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,380 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,294 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,409 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,573 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,664 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 26.7% |
| Married | 56.4% | 51.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
20.0%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
34.7%
Graduate / professional
16.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 952 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 570 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,739 | 42.1% |
| High school | 2,786 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,216 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Professional & management
15.2%
Retail trade
10.9%
Finance & real estate
10.0%
Manufacturing
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.4%
Construction
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.4% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.4% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 16.9% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
5.3%
Under 18 years
6.2%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| High blood pressure | 25.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.1% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 26.4% |
| No physical activity | 14.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.8% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.9% |
| Visited dentist | 76.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,098 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.1% |
| No insurance | 2.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,066 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 787 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 146 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 433 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,197 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 39,617 | 91.2% |
| Born in different state | 27,293 | 62.9% |
| Foreign born | 580 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,226 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,678 | 52.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,813 | 13.4% |
| French | 3,714 | 8.6% |
| Polish | 3,591 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1,406 | 3.2% |
| English | 564 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 252 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 155 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 145 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 103 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53590
What city is ZIP code 53590 in?
ZIP code 53590 is primarily assigned to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53590 in?
ZIP code 53590 falls within Dane County, Wisconsin.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 53590?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53590?
The median home value in ZIP code 53590 is $330,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 53590?
ZIP code 53590 has an estimated population of 43,423 residents, with a density of 659 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53590?
The median household income in ZIP code 53590 is $96,762, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53590 in?
ZIP code 53590 observes the CST timezone.