ZIP Code 53578, Wisconsin
ZIP Code 53578 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 53578 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Columbia County / Sauk County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,503. The land area covers 43.09 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,503 | ±274 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,669 | ±145 | 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 | 2,802 | ±152 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,669 | ±145 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 133 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $347,000 | ±$17,346 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,357 | ±$92 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,610 | ±$7,859 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,645 | ±$3,818 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 395 | ±213 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.9% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,663 | ±206 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.7% | ±1.9% |
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: 58,113 (2024)
ID: 177055
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN BD OF SUPERVISORS
400 DE WITT ST, PORTAGE WI 53901-2159
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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 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Prairie du Sac, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Middleton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Baraboo, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cross Plains, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Prairie du Sac, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Baraboo, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Madison
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College Vocational | 21.6 mi away | 7021 Tree Lane, Madison, WI, 53717 |
6088075993
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RUTH CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 540 WATER ST., PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI, 53578 |
(608) 643-8318
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East-West Healing Arts Institute
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College Vocational | 22.5 mi away | 6425 Normandy Lane, Madison, WI, 53719-1133 |
6082401600
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GEORGE CULVER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 615 PHILLIPS BLVD., SAUK CITY, WI, 53583 |
(608) 643-8346
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Academy of Beauty Professionals
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College Vocational | 22.6 mi away | 6414 Odana Road, Madison, WI, 53719 |
6087095204
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MAZOMANIE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 102 BRODHEAD ST., MAZOMANIE, WI, 53560 |
(608) 795-2104
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University of Wisconsin-System Administration
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College | 24.5 mi away | 1220 Linden Dr, Madison, WI, 53706 |
6082621234
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CARNEGIE-SCHADDE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 230 FOURTH AVE., BARABOO, WI, 53913 |
(608) 356-6166
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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College | 24.6 mi away | 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI, 53706-1380 |
6082632400
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NORTH FREEDOM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 105 N. MAPLE ST., NORTH FREEDOM, WI, 53951 |
(608) 522-4571
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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 SAUK CITY WWTP, WI US, located 3.8 miles from ZCTA5 53578. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5° | 7.9° | 17.2° | 1.30" | — |
| February | 31.0° | 10.8° | 20.9° | 1.33" | — |
| March | 43.7° | 22.7° | 33.2° | 1.93" | — |
| April | 56.8° | 33.7° | 45.2° | 3.86" | — |
| May | 69.2° | 45.5° | 57.3° | 4.33" | — |
| June | 78.5° | 56.0° | 67.3° | 5.32" | — |
| July | 82.0° | 59.4° | 70.7° | 4.24" | — |
| August | 80.2° | 57.7° | 69.0° | 4.12" | — |
| September | 73.5° | 48.9° | 61.2° | 3.94" | — |
| October | 60.5° | 37.7° | 49.1° | 2.38" | — |
| November | 45.2° | 25.9° | 35.5° | 2.23" | — |
| December | 32.5° | 15.1° | 23.8° | 1.54" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie du Sac village | Village | 2.1 mi | — |
| Sauk City village | Village | 3.2 mi | — |
| Bluffview CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Merrimac village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Lake Wisconsin CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
| Mazomanie village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 53578. • 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.