ZIP Code 53516, Wisconsin
ZIP Code 53516 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 53516 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Dane County / Green County / Iowa County / Lafayette County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,238. The land area covers 86.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,238 | ±215 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 985 | ±94 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,045 | ±94 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 985 | ±94 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $306,600 | ±$37,244 |
| Median Gross Rent | $697 | ±$156 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $85,324 | ±$8,050 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,075 | ±$7,084 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±3.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 173 | ±86 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,161 | ±139 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.2% | ±1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 588,347 (2024)
ID: 177056
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
210 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, RM 421, MADISON WI 53703-3345
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Monroe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Argyle, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Barneveld, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Darlington, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Darlington, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dodgeville, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BLANCHARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 208 MASON ST., BLANCHARDVILLE, WI, 53516 |
(608) 523-2055
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ARGYLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 401 E. MILWAUKEE, ARGYLE, WI, 53504 |
(608) 543-3193
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NEW GLARUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 319 2ND ST., NEW GLARUS, WI, 53574 |
(608) 527-2003
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JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 131 E. CATHERINE ST., DARLINGTON, WI, 53530 |
(608) 776-4171
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MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 512 E. LAKE AVE., MONTICELLO, WI, 53570 |
(608) 938-4011
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BARNEVELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 107 W. ORBISON ST., BARNEVELD, WI, 53507 |
(608) 924-3711
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MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 137 HIGH ST., STE. 2, MINERAL POINT, WI, 53565 |
(608) 987-2447
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MOUNT HOREB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 105 PERIMETER ST., MOUNT HOREB, WI, 53572 |
(608) 437-5021
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GRATIOT ANNEX LIBRARY BRANCH
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 5630 MAIN ST., GRATIOT, WI, 53541 |
(608) 922-3803
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DODGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 139 S. IOWA ST., DODGEVILLE, WI, 53533 |
(608) 935-3728
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DARLINGTON WWTP, WI US, located 14.4 miles from ZCTA5 53516. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.3° | 8.4° | 17.8° | 1.31" | 11.3" |
| February | 31.8° | 11.5° | 21.6° | 1.43" | 9.2" |
| March | 44.3° | 22.9° | 33.6° | 2.02" | 4.6" |
| April | 57.7° | 34.7° | 46.2° | 3.89" | 1.0" |
| May | 69.4° | 46.1° | 57.8° | 4.18" | 0.6" |
| June | 78.9° | 56.7° | 67.8° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.2° | 59.7° | 71.0° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 57.5° | 69.0° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 48.4° | 61.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 37.2° | 49.0° | 2.80" | 0.6" |
| November | 45.5° | 25.8° | 35.7° | 2.35" | 2.2" |
| December | 32.6° | 15.0° | 23.8° | 1.69" | 6.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchardville village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Hollandale village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Argyle village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Woodford CDP | CDP | 10.4 mi | — |
| Wiota CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| New Glarus village | Village | 12.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 53516. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.