53597 ZIP Code
Waunakee, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53597 |
| City/Town: | Waunakee |
| County: | Dane |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,517 |
| Median Household Income: | $113,129 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,282 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,295 |
| Median Home Value: | $428,700 |
| Land Area: | 52.9 sq miles
137.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.1814, -89.4574 |
Population Information (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,517 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,829 | 52.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,688 | 47.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,069 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,301 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,531 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,726 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 750 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,928 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,118 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,263 | 15.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,267 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,083 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,069 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 948 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 464 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $428,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,274 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,295 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,058 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 237 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,928 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,130 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,140 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 172 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 154 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,189 | 15.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,239 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,286 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,277 | 37.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,823 | 20.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $113,129 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $147,839 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $138,371 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,282 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,047 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,875 | 98.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 130 | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,084 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,409 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,992 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 455 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,603 | 90.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 274 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 306 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 175 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 119 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,031 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 607 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 978 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 689 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 48 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 201 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53597 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 151 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 44 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 305 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 257 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 569 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,389 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 925 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,481 | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 982 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,955 | 24.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53597 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,868 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 829 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 194 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,839 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53597 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 160 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 566 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 878 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 207 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 638 | 5.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 511 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 321 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,025 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,994 | 18.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,070 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 743 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 373 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 389 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.6% | 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 (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,726 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,857 | 87.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,727 | 23.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 647 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53597 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,379 | 79.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,303 | 28.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,417 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 353 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 144 | 1.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53597 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,079 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 826 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 382 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 84 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 184 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 252 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,372 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 116 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53597 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,360 | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,680 | 20.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,087 | 25.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,148 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 932 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 463 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 230 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 31 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 304 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53597 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 476 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,847 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,699 | 32.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,245 | 27.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 868 | 10.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53597 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,013 | 74.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 391 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,457 | 18.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 57 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53597 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 277 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,076 | 25.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,673 | 45.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,032 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53597 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 160 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 270 | 4.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 266 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 737 | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,252 | 38.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,040 | 34.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 156 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,405 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $890 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,274 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,058 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,004 | 62.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,123 | 26.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,091 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,297 | 16.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,813 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,455 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53597 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,660 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,515 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,302 | 61.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 107 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 647 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,091 | 24.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53597 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,279 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 305 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 228 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,187 | 41.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,770 | 33.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 789 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,307 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,085 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,373 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,498 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 158 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 432 | 28.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 908 | 60.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53597 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,914 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,513 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,058 | 81.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 374 | 14.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 180 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 3.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,819 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 113 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 698 | 617.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 698 | 617.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 698 | 617.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 159 | 140.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 16 | 14.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 283 | 250.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53597 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,448 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,283 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,165 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 561 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 436 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 147 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53597 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,058 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,684 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Waunakee, WI53597