53818 ZIP Code
Platteville, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 53818 |
| City/Town: | Platteville |
| County: | Grant |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,712 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,938 |
| Per Capita Income: | $18,948 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,024 |
| Median Home Value: | $199,400 |
| Land Area: | 154.4 sq miles
399.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.7457, -90.4923 |
Population Information (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,712 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,573 | 54.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,139 | 45.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 24.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 675 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 550 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 803 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,197 | 14.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,816 | 24.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,724 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,244 | 7.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,378 | 8.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 638 | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 709 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,145 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 568 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 265 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $199,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $878 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,024 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,620 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 404 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,904 | 51.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,716 | 48.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,671 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 376 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 204 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,745 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,551 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 854 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,640 | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,301 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (53818 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,938 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,685 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,409 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $18,948 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,739 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,435 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 304 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,725 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,186 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,648 | 19.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 568 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,428 | 91.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 518 | 3.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 366 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 364 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 196 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 357 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 238 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 63 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (53818 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 364 | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 241 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 415 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 756 | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 727 | 12.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,058 | 18.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 694 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 908 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 236 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 221 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (53818 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,840 | 69.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 360 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 55 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,167 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 232 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 599 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (53818 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 453 | 5.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 402 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 909 | 10.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 122 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,510 | 17.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 175 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 82 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 391 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 509 | 6.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,227 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,105 | 13.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 334 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 216 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.8% | 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 (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,298 | 91.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,919 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,259 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,298 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (53818 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,692 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,442 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,035 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 163 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 50 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 483 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (53818 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,698 | 61.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 213 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 264 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 254 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 317 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 197 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 914 | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 167 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (53818 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 490 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 738 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 551 | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 398 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,173 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 643 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 299 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 305 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,355 | 22.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (53818 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 215 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 560 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,816 | 30.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,763 | 29.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,326 | 22.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 344 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (53818 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,940 | 52.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 872 | 15.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,247 | 22.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 249 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 206 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (53818 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 385 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,053 | 36.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,929 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,253 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (53818 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 174 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 107 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 490 | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 688 | 23.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 780 | 26.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 497 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 148 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (53818 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,550 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $617 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $878 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,620 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,090 | 37.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 744 | 13.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,245 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,681 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,356 | 24.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,361 | 24.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (53818 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,466 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,948 | 66.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,208 | 29.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 92 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 209 | 2.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,971 | 39.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (53818 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,143 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 128 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 78 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,120 | 15.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 775 | 10.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,042 | 70.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,043 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 490 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,596 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,726 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,073 | 62.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 595 | 34.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (53818 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,657 | 74.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,925 | 25.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,525 | 38.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,365 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 563 | 14.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (53818 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,347 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 66 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 365 | 553.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 365 | 553.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 365 | 553.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 44 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 16 | 24.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 24 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (53818 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,037 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,132 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 905 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 130 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 551 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 204 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (53818 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,620 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,163 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Platteville, WI53818