| City: | Footville, Wisconsin |
| County: | Rock County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:19 PM |
| Population: | 707 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 353 / 608 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.6663, -89.2133 |
| Land Area: | 0.872 sq mi |
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Footville is a small Wisconsin village in Rock County where nearly everyone relies on a PO Box for mail. With 285 PO Boxes serving 304 households, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the community. This isn't a remote outpost, it's a compact 0.67 square mile village with 707 residents, but USPS delivers mail exclusively through the post office.
The village has two rural carrier routes that serve the surrounding area, but local residents pick up mail at the post office. This pattern is typical of small Wisconsin communities established before modern street addressing became standard. Street names like Depot Street and Railroad Street hint at the town's railroad heritage, while the compact grid of Gilbert Street, Centre Street, and Edward Street forms the historic core.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 707 |
| Households | 304 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
| Median Household Income | $56,375 |
| Median Home Value | $147,400 |
| Owner-Occupied Housing | 71% |
| Work from Home | 25% |
Footville's 707 residents live in a working-class community. Median household income is $56,375 and median home values are $147,400. About 71% of residents own their homes, while 29% rent. The median age of 40.6 years indicates a mix of working families and established residents. One quarter of workers (25%) work from home, higher than many small towns.
The post office serves 19 business establishments employing 153 workers. With the PO Box Only designation, all mail goes through the central facility. This makes the post office a daily gathering point for residents checking mail, picking up packages, and conducting postal business.
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Footville, WI 53537Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names reflect railroad heritage (Depot St, Railroad St) and a compact historic grid (Gilbert St, Centre St).
ZIP Code 53537 has 707 residents and 304 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, about the same as the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.6%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 707Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 818Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 810.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 304Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $147,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.85Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 647 | 681 | 674 | 706 | 625 | 692 | 749 | 849 | 843 | 998 | 954 | 871 | 818 |
| Decennial Census | 781 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 707 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.6
Male Median Age: 43.9
Female Median Age: 37.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 12 |
| Female | 25 | 30 | 31 | 21 | 8 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| Total | 41 | 52 | 49 | 32 | 20 | 66 | 44 | 41 | 46 | 38 | 44 | 56 | 47 | 38 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 19 |
| White: | 683 | 98.84% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 0.87% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 691 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 342 | 48.37% | 43.9 years |
| Females: | 365 | 51.63% | 37.1 years |
| Total: | 707 | 100% | 40.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 816 | 99.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.24% |
| Total Population: | 818 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 816 | 99.76% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.24% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,375, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,437 (37.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $750. Family households earn a median of $83,355 versus $32,679 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,676). By gender, male median income is $59,524 and female is $43,047, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,477 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.6%, which is tends to be lower than the state rate (65.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,938 | $44,375 | $43,854 | $43,333 | $45,625 | $47,734 | $48,917 | $51,797 | $55,625 | $61,838 | $56,607 | $60,750 | $56,375 |
| Median Family Income | $59,353 | $57,763 | $55,000 | $54,375 | $53,333 | $54,167 | $56,042 | $55,417 | $58,250 | $67,500 | $67,639 | $74,750 | $83,355 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,000 | $24,034 | $25,521 | $26,635 | $28,125 | $32,266 | $35,875 | $41,250 | $44,875 | $50,694 | $30,208 | $33,333 | $32,679 |
| Median Male Income | $43,021 | $37,250 | $39,500 | $39,444 | $33,929 | $39,167 | $40,556 | $41,875 | $43,365 | $51,288 | $50,227 | $56,033 | $59,524 |
| Median Female Income | $26,458 | $26,705 | $27,266 | $28,472 | $34,545 | $30,000 | $28,942 | $32,159 | $34,000 | $34,414 | $36,467 | $40,833 | $43,047 |
| Employed: | 399 | 59.20% |
| Unemployed: | 14 | 2.08% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 261 | 38.72% |
| Total: | 674 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 99 | 24.81% |
| Service: | 96 | 24.06% |
| Sales and Office: | 64 | 16.04% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 65 | 16.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 75 | 18.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 399 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $147,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $31,800 (27.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,400. The median gross rent is $723, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $106 (17.18%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $77. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.32% (58.75% with a mortgage, 41.25% free-and-clear) and renters 20.68% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.91%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (11.08%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,600 | $112,200 | $112,200 | $111,000 | $109,600 | $99,200 | $98,700 | $98,600 | $102,000 | $112,800 | $118,500 | $137,000 | $147,400 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 11.39% |
| $500 to $999: | 50 | 63.29% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 15 | 18.99% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 2.53% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 3.80% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $617 | $655 | $673 | $686 | $718 | $721 | $761 | $768 | $800 | $802 | $869 | $812 | $723 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 178 | 46.60% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 125 | 32.72% |
| Renter Occupied: | 79 | 20.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 382 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 382 | 90.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 42 | 9.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 424 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 362 | 85.38% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 62 | 14.62% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 424 | 100% |
In 2023, 13.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.20%, which is on par with the state rate (6.60%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.38%). College enrollment is 12.98%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 46 | 7.01% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 66 | 10.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 266 | 40.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 133 | 20.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 57 | 8.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 71 | 10.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 2.59% |
| Total: | 656 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 544 | 82.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 88 | 13.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 656 | 63.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 350 | 34.08% |
| No Insurance: | 21 | 2.04% |
| Total: | 1,027 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,006 | 97.96% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.2% | 8.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 11.9% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 9.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 4 | 3.05% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 11.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 66 | 50.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 22.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 12.98% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 19 | 14.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 110 | 83.97% |
ZIP Code 53537 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 152 people with an annual payroll of $5,743,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 472Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 19Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,352,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,743,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 152Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 53537 is located in Rock County, Wisconsin, within the Janesville-Beloit, WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 27500) and Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 163,944 people, about 0.43% of whom live in ZIP Code 53537. It covers 0.872 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Janesville-Beloit, WISource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 27500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 163,944Source: Census |
| MSA: | Janesville-Beloit, WI MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.872 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4536.69 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5526400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Footville village; WisconsinSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 53537 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.