Madison ZIP Codes — Dane County, WI

There are 32 unique ZIP codes in Madison, Wisconsin. Area code: 608.

ZIP codes

113.73

sq mi land

5.33

sq mi water

608

area code

Madison, WI ZIP code map

About Madison, WI

Madison, Wisconsin, serves as the vibrant capital of the state and is renowned for its rich cultural scene and beautiful landscapes. Nestled between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, it offers a unique blend of urban life and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for residents and visitors alike. The city is characterized by its historic architecture, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community.

Location & geography

Situated in the south-central part of Wisconsin, Madison is primarily located within Dane County, known for its rolling hills and numerous lakes. The city is approximately 80 miles west of Milwaukee and 130 miles northwest of Chicago, making it a central hub for travelers. Madison features lush parks and natural areas, such as the popular Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the scenic shores of its lakes.

Community & economy

The Madison community is predominantly urban, with a lively atmosphere fueled by its population of diverse residents, including students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This major institution serves as one of the largest employers in the area, alongside healthcare, biotechnology, and state government sectors. Daily life in Madison is dynamic, filled with cultural events, outdoor activities, and a strong focus on sustainability.

Transportation

Madison is connected by several major highways, including Interstate 90/94 and U.S. Highway 151, facilitating easy access to surrounding areas. The Dane County Regional Airport, located approximately 6 miles from downtown Madison, provides both domestic and limited international flights. Moreover, the city boasts an efficient public transit system, making it easy for residents and visitors to navigate without a car.

History

Madison was chosen as the state capital in 1836 due to its central location, which spurred its rapid development into a bustling urban center. The city's layout was designed by famed surveyor James Doty, who envisioned its placement between the two lakes. Over the years, Madison has evolved into a cultural and educational hub, known particularly for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to progressive values.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Madison is that it is home to the largest farmers market in the United States, held every Saturday around the Capitol Square. This market not only showcases local produce but also reflects the city's deep commitment to sustainable agriculture and local businesses.

ZIP codes for Madison, WI (32)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
53701	Madison	Dane	View map
53702	Madison	Dane	View map
53703	Madison	Dane	View map
53704	Madison	Dane	View map
53705	Madison	Dane	View map
53706	Madison	Dane	View map
53707	Madison	Dane	View map
53708	Madison	Dane	View map
53711	Madison	Dane	View map
53713	Madison	Dane	View map
53714	Madison	Dane	View map
53715	Madison	Dane	View map
53716	Madison	Dane	View map
53717	Madison	Dane	View map
53718	Madison	Dane	View map
53719	Madison	Dane	View map
53725	Madison	Dane	View map
53726	Madison	Dane	View map
53744	Madison	Dane	View map
53774	Madison	Dane	View map
53777	Madison	Dane	View map
53782	Madison	Dane	View map
53783	Madison	Dane	View map
53784	Madison	Dane	View map
53785	Madison	Dane	View map
53786	Madison	Dane	View map
53788	Madison	Dane	View map
53790	Madison	Dane	View map
53791	Madison	Dane	View map
53792	Madison	Dane	View map
53793	Madison	Dane	View map
53794	Madison	Dane	View map

Demographics & statistics

306,802

Population

33.6

Median age

$73,244

Median household income

$47,033

Per capita income

$332,762

Median home value

$1,201

Median monthly rent

43.3%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

71,417

Housing units

55.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

7,342

Under 5

7,593

6,683

5–9

6,913

7,056

10–14

7,298

10,761

15–19

11,131

22,695

20–24

23,473

27,947

25–34

28,906

19,003

35–44

19,654

14,406

45–54

14,901

7,569

55–59

7,829

7,222

60–64

7,470

12,328

65–74

12,750

5,586

75–84

5,777

2,216

85+

2,293

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	50,147	14.8%
18 and over	256,655	85.2%
65 and over	40,950	12.5%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

Two or more races 7.5%

Asian 7.4%

Black or African American 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	229,464	70.7%
Two or more races	24,416	7.5%
Asian	23,869	7.4%
Black or African American	21,955	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	17,717	5.5%
Other race	6,208	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	790	0.2%

Household income

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$73,244

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 25.3%

$300k–$500k 36.6%

$500k–$1M 16.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$332,762
Median rent / month	$1,201
Owner occupied	43.3%
Renter occupied	56.7%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	38.6%
Large apartment buildings	33.1%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.3%
1 bedroom	17.3%
2 bedrooms	27.2%
3 bedrooms	27.2%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.7%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	8.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.4%
Electricity	31.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	47,852	31.4%
Cohabiting couple	13,564	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	37,037	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	41,004	35.5%
Households with children under 18	28,513	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	29,854	20.1%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.9%	50.5%
Married	37.1%	34.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.8%
Widowed	1.7%	4.6%
Divorced	6.6%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 13.0%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.4%

Graduate / professional 24.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	55.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3,804	4.9%
Kindergarten	3,311	3.6%
Elementary school	21,848	28.2%
High school	9,403	12.0%
College / grad school	52,983	51.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Professional & management 13.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Retail trade 9.5%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 3.0%

Information 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.1%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.7%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	6.1%
Walk	11.8%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 12.5%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.7%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	22.9%
High cholesterol	26.1%
Heart disease	3.6%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	14.9%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	3.8%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.4%
Fair or poor health	9.3%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.6%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	81.6%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10,775	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.3%
Public insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	291,867	95.7%
Spanish	13,091	4.7%
Other Indo-European	6,435	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,620	0.5%
Other languages	4,276	1.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	272,507	88.7%
Born in same state	268,198	87.4%
Born in different state	163,147	52.6%
Foreign born	4,309	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	34,295	11.3%
Not a US citizen	13,808	41.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38,472	12.5%
French	27,267	8.9%
Polish	21,072	6.9%
Arab	6,083	2%
English	5,016	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	2,622	0.9%
German	1,368	0.4%
Irish	1,305	0.4%
Norwegian	1,181	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Madison, WI have?

Madison, WI has 27 ZIP codes: 53702, 53703, 53704, 53705, 53706, 53711, 53713, 53714, 53715, 53716, 53717, 53718, 53719, 53726, 53774, 53777, 53782, 53783, 53784, 53785, 53786, 53788, 53790, 53791, 53792, 53793, and 53794. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What county is Madison, WI in?

Madison is located in Dane County, which lies in the south-central region of Wisconsin. Notably, Dane County is recognized for its vibrant arts scene and is home to various festivals and events throughout the year.

What is the area code for Madison, WI?

The area code for Madison is 608, which covers a large portion of southwestern Wisconsin. This area code encompasses several neighboring communities, enhancing local connectivity.

How large is Madison, WI?

Madison spans 113.73 square miles of land and encompasses an additional 5.33 square miles of water. This large area provides ample space for parks, recreational activities, and urban development.

What cities are near Madison, WI?

Nearby cities include Verona, which is approximately 11 miles southwest, Sun Prairie to the northeast at about 10 miles, and Middleton to the west at around 6 miles. Additionally, Monona is situated directly southeast, just a few miles away, adding to the charm of the Madison metropolitan area.

What is Madison, WI known for?

Madison is famous for its vibrant cultural scene, particularly in arts, music, and food, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. The city is also recognized for its annual events such as the Wisconsin State Fair and the Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival, which highlight its local products. Furthermore, Madison's reputation as an educational hub is underscored by its flagship university, influencing much of the city's character.