53594 ZIP Code — Waterloo, WI
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
ZIP code 53594 is located in Waterloo, Wisconsin, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 72.75 square miles and serves a population of 5,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 920.
About ZIP code 53594
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 $218,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $73,611. 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,059
population
72.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
53594 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 53594
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 53594. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waterloo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
53559 Marshall (6 mi)
53551 Lake Mills (6.1 mi)
53531 Deerfield (9.8 mi)
53579 Reeseville (9.8 mi)
53038 Johnson Creek (10.2 mi)
53094 Watertown (12 mi)
53094 Watertown (12 mi)
53590 Sun Prairie (12.6 mi)
53596 Sun Prairie (12.8 mi)
53523 Cambridge (12.8 mi)
53925 Columbus (12.9 mi)
53527 Cottage Grove (13.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,059 |
| Population density | 70 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 55 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 72.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1668 |
| Longitude | -88.9601 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 920 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.4% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
5,059
Population
70
People per sq mi
42.8
Median age
$73,611
Median household income
$37,078
Per capita income
$218,300
Median home value
$944
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
1,685
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
106
Under 5
99
247
5–9
230
142
10–14
131
98
15–19
91
184
20–24
170
290
25–34
269
308
35–44
285
378
45–54
351
221
55–59
205
195
60–64
180
300
65–74
278
78
75–84
73
78
85+
72
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,098 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,961 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 879 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 42.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Two or more races
8.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,476 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 462 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 208 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.4% | 37.2% | 39.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.1% | 32.9% | 33.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.4% | 26.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
10.0%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
3.1%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
6.7%
$100k–$150k
29.2%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $73,611 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
25.7%
$200k–$300k
36.9%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,300 |
| Median rent / month | $944 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 5.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 37.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.2% |
| Electricity | 10.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.3% |
| Fuel oil | 5.4% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,054 | 47.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 169 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 481 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 496 | 22.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 677 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 661 | 30.0% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 22.3% |
| Married | 51.9% | 56.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
40.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 118 | 11.6% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 485 | 47.7% |
| High school | 211 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 132 | 13.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
18.8%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Construction
9.2%
Professional & management
9.0%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.6%
Wholesale trade
7.1%
Retail trade
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Other services
3.3%
Information
2.5%
Public administration
2.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.8% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 12.0% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
32.7%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
8.6%
Female-led households
64.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.8% |
| Binge drinking | 25.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 292 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 25.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.7% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 4.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,854 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 98 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 80 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,946 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,863 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 3,902 | 77.1% |
| Foreign born | 83 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 113 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 34.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 721 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 513 | 10.1% |
| French | 253 | 5% |
| English | 81 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 69 | 1.4% |
| Arab | 69 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 14 | 0.3% |
| German | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 53594
What city is ZIP code 53594 in?
ZIP code 53594 is primarily assigned to Waterloo, Wisconsin.
What county is ZIP code 53594 in?
ZIP code 53594 falls within Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 53594?
16% of residents in ZIP code 53594 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 53594?
ZIP code 53594 has an estimated population of 5,059 residents, with a density of 70 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 53594?
The median home value in ZIP code 53594 is $218,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 53594?
The median household income in ZIP code 53594 is $73,611, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 53594 in?
ZIP code 53594 observes the CST timezone.