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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 53597 has 20,729 residents and 7,775 households (average 2.64 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, slightly older than the state (40.1) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.7%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.1%, much higher than the state average of 80.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	20,729Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	20,671Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	24,636Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	391.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$114,542Source: Census ACS

Households:	7,775Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$462,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.64Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.53Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	16,594	16,883	17,050	17,142	17,792	18,247	18,723	18,985	19,445	19,579	20,542	20,517	20,671
Decennial Census	16,844	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	20,729	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 41.2

Male Median Age: 40.4

Female Median Age: 42

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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	604	802	808	827	406	404	494	678	695	791	730	730	643	490	416	314	173	178
Female	546	778	835	750	406	383	517	740	782	806	727	745	633	550	503	311	247	287
Total	1,150	1,580	1,643	1,577	812	787	1,011	1,418	1,477	1,597	1,457	1,475	1,276	1,040	919	625	420	465

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	18,475	90.14%
Black:	255	1.24%
Hispanic:*	885	4.32%
Asian:	490	2.39%
American Indian:	35	0.17%
Hawaiian:	4	0.02%
Other:	353	1.72%
Total:	20,497	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,183	49.12%	40.4 years
Females:	10,546	50.88%	42.0 years
Total:	20,729	100%	41.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,657	95.09%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	118	0.57%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	495	2.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	401	4.33%
Total Population:	20,671	100%
Total Native Population:	19,775	95.67%
Total Foreign-born Population:	896	4.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $114,542, which is considerably higher than the state median ($75,670), is up $31,873 (38.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,042. Family households earn a median of $133,908 versus $59,689 for nonfamily households (a difference of $74,219). By gender, male median income is $101,183 and female is $74,940, which is much higher than the state female median ($51,818), with a current gap of $26,243 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.8%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$82,669	$85,093	$87,630	$90,213	$90,639	$92,647	$98,519	$104,489	$105,500	$101,411	$105,450	$113,129	$114,542
Median Family Income	$100,664	$101,649	$101,721	$104,968	$107,122	$110,902	$118,906	$126,208	$125,898	$126,847	$126,854	$138,371	$133,908
Median NonFamily Income	$35,027	$33,493	$36,750	$37,772	$40,169	$42,261	$44,402	$44,127	$50,994	$50,922	$53,867	$56,697	$59,689
Median Male Income	$71,571	$67,011	$69,750	$71,120	$70,322	$71,236	$77,868	$79,487	$79,363	$84,208	$87,201	$96,311	$101,183
Median Female Income	$45,063	$47,173	$48,999	$50,144	$50,632	$52,518	$55,482	$58,505	$59,368	$66,325	$71,599	$76,892	$74,940

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	10,656	65.70%
Unemployed:	135	0.83%
Not In Labor Force:	5,429	33.47%
Total:	16,220	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,571	61.66%
Service:	1,099	10.31%
Sales and Office:	1,578	14.81%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	361	3.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,047	9.83%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	10,656	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $462,900, which is considerably higher than the state median ($247,400), is up $162,400 (54.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122,900. The median gross rent is $1,336, which is considerably higher than the state median ($1,045), is up $462 (52.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $303. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.36% (69.63% with a mortgage, 30.37% free-and-clear) and renters 25.64% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.44%, which is much lower than the state rate (11.08%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$300,500	$299,900	$296,400	$291,400	$286,600	$293,200	$309,000	$322,100	$340,000	$350,400	$371,600	$428,700	$462,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	40	1.92%
$500 to $999:	225	10.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,062	51.01%
$1,500 to $1,999:	441	21.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:	163	7.83%
$2,500 to $2,999:	19	0.91%
$3,000 or more:	46	2.21%
No Rent:	86	4.13%
Total:	2,082	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$874	$911	$1,008	$1,013	$1,018	$987	$985	$997	$1,033	$1,045	$1,141	$1,274	$1,336

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,204	51.77%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,834	22.59%
Renter Occupied:	2,082	25.64%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,120	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,120	97.56%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	203	2.44%
Total Housing Units:	8,323	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,036	72.52%
Multi-Family Units:	2,169	26.06%
Other Units:	118	1.42%
Total Housing Units:	8,323	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 57.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (32.80%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 87.20%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 24.80%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 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 (37.78%). College enrollment is 14.29%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	108	0.76%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	227	1.59%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,206	15.46%
Some college, no degree:	2,187	15.33%
Associate's degree:	1,330	9.32%
Bachelor's degree:	5,315	37.25%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,894	20.28%
Total:	14,267	100%
High school or higher:	13,932	97.65%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,209	57.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	17,876	76.08%
Public Insurance:	5,087	21.65%
No Insurance:	533	2.27%
Total:	23,496	100%
Has Health Insurance:	22,963	97.73%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	1.4%	2.3%	1.8%	2.0%	2.0%	2.7%	2.9%	3.2%	3.8%	3.2%	2.7%	2.8%	3.3%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	409	7.69%
Kindergarten:	214	4.02%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,009	37.78%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,925	36.20%
College or graduate school:	760	14.29%
Total:	5,317	100%
Early Childhood:	623	11.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,148	78.01%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Waunakee, Wisconsin
City Alias:	Middleton, Westport
County:	Dane County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:49:37 PM
Population:	20,729 [See All]
Area Codes:	353 / 608
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	43.1846, -89.4716
Land Area:	52.948 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/53597/zip-code-53597.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,332Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	438Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	9,917Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,737Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,646Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	553Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$80,646,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$380,779,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,178Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Madison, WISource: Census
CBSA Number:	31540Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	683,967Source: Census
MSA:	Madison, WI MSASource: Census
Land Area:	52.948 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.508 sq miSource: 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:	5584350Source: Census
Place Name:	Waunakee village; WisconsinSource: Census

ZIP Code 53597 in Waunakee, WI

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 53597

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 53597

Sources & References