53527 ZIP Code
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
January 26, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 53527 |
| City/Town: | Cottage Grove |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,182 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,262 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,583 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,523 |
| Median Home Value: | $356,700 |
| Land Area: | 35.8 sq miles
92.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0514, -89.1923 |
Population Information (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,182 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,458 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,724 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 717 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 689 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,044 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 477 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 715 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,038 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,724 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,788 | 16.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 702 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 704 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 868 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 545 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 171 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $356,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,470 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,523 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,422 | 97.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 101 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,582 | 81.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 840 | 19.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,540 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 37 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 111 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,530 | 20.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,204 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,062 | 14.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,289 | 30.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,307 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53527 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,262 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,321 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $130,171 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,583 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,542 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,373 | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 169 | 2.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,102 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,782 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,253 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 298 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,533 | 85.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 73 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 605 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 26 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 945 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 491 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 656 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 414 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 130 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 112 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53527 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 85 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 37 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 131 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 108 | 2.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 324 | 7.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 649 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 576 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,242 | 28.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 642 | 14.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 628 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53527 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,942 | 77.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 317 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 24 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 47 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 977 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53527 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 523 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 509 | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 121 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,061 | 16.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 135 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 6 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 483 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 669 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,813 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 314 | 4.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 199 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 520 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,009 | 98.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,638 | 86.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,404 | 21.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 149 | 1.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53527 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,645 | 82.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 964 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,300 | 29.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 146 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 17 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 185 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53527 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,396 | 75.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 289 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 255 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 85 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 47 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 69 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 382 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53527 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 466 | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,421 | 31.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,222 | 27.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 352 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 543 | 12.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 148 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 102 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 34 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 195 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53527 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 36 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 271 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 633 | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,058 | 45.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,213 | 26.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 312 | 6.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53527 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,223 | 72.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 444 | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 653 | 14.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 17 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53527 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 93 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 953 | 21.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,076 | 46.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,300 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53527 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 13 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 38 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 109 | 3.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 854 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,933 | 54.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 594 | 16.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53527 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,298 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $905 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,470 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,422 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,986 | 67.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,169 | 26.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 541 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 783 | 17.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,597 | 36.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,282 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53527 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,233 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 867 | 20.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,950 | 69.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 79 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 319 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 895 | 21.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53527 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,771 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 155 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 173 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,414 | 51.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 486 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 543 | 19.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,370 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 680 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,158 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 903 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 36 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 539 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 328 | 36.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53527 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,876 | 88.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,130 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 802 | 71.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 283 | 25.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 114 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 45 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53527 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,664 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 75 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 518 | 690.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 518 | 690.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 518 | 690.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 46 | 61.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 26 | 34.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 113 | 150.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 77.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53527 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,465 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,849 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 616 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 277 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 339 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53527 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,422 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,339 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Cottage Grove, WI53527