53589 ZIP Code
Stoughton, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53589 |
| City/Town: | Stoughton |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,908 |
| Median Household Income: | $82,668 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,973 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,014 |
| Median Home Value: | $298,300 |
| Land Area: | 85.0 sq miles
220.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9283, -89.2152 |
Population Information (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,908 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,903 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,005 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,037 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,159 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,275 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,122 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,158 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,799 | 9.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,544 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,693 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,522 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,391 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,436 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,033 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 739 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $298,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,097 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,014 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,654 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 360 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,659 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,995 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,157 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 110 | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 584 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,810 | 26.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,746 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,575 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,596 | 25.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,736 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53589 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $82,668 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,558 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,194 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,973 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,863 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,646 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 217 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,332 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,394 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,755 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 487 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,638 | 93.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 217 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 132 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 133 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 754 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 386 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 637 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 346 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 93 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 194 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53589 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 301 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 65 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 338 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 489 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,009 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,882 | 21.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 972 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,663 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,189 | 13.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 746 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53589 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,868 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 599 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 284 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,523 | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53589 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 160 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 967 | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,126 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 257 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,215 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 327 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 211 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 677 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,343 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,514 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 595 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 656 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 598 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.7% | 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 (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,247 | 96.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,200 | 81.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,548 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 482 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53589 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,619 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,009 | 34.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,362 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 312 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 96 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 569 | 6.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53589 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,097 | 67.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 939 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 283 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 229 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 271 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 417 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 534 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 244 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53589 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 826 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 982 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,490 | 16.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,184 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,234 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 958 | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 521 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 189 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,600 | 17.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53589 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 170 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 745 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,986 | 22.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,926 | 43.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,645 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 542 | 6.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53589 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,010 | 69.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 957 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,510 | 17.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 33 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 104 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53589 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 641 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,585 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,698 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,730 | 20.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53589 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 330 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 97 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 309 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 759 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,863 | 28.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,481 | 37.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 582 | 8.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 238 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53589 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,721 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $765 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,097 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,654 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,211 | 48.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,407 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,546 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,271 | 26.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,103 | 24.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,115 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53589 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,062 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,542 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,315 | 53.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 264 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 898 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,768 | 21.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53589 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,019 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 219 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 227 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,895 | 47.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 803 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 875 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,789 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,081 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,729 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,459 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 425 | 17.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,094 | 44.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 940 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53589 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,003 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,711 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,470 | 54.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,223 | 45.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 436 | 16.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53589 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,251 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 104 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 657 | 631.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 657 | 631.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 657 | 631.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 196 | 188.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 24 | 23.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 296 | 284.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 17.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53589 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,871 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,037 | 95.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 834 | 4.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 604 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 119 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 62 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53589 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,654 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,097 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Stoughton, WI53589