53515 ZIP Code, Black Earth, WI
53515 is a ZIP code in Black Earth, Wisconsin in Dane County. It covers 39 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53528, 53560 and 53517. 2,647 people live here in 1,047 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $92,625, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485; the median age is 47.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Black Earth, WI
- County: Dane County
- Land area: 39 sq mi
- Population: 2,647
- Median household income: $92,625
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,647 |
| Households | 1,047 |
| Median household income | $92,625 |
| Income per person | $50,527 |
| Median age | 47.4 |
| Homeowners | 85.7% |
| Median home value | $361,300 |
| Median rent | $1,058 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.7% |
| $15–25K | 4.2% |
| $25–35K | 7.5% |
| $35–50K | 6.2% |
| $50–75K | 17.1% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 21.8% |
| $150–200K | 12.6% |
| $200K+ | 13.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.6% |
| 10–19 | 8.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.0% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.3% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 23.7% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.7% |
| Owned outright | 36.2% |
| Rented | 13.4% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.4% |
| Townhome | 2.1% |
| 2–4 units | 7.8% |
| 5–19 units | 3.3% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.5% |
Businesses in 53515
53 business establishments with 412 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
- Retail Trade: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Finance and Insurance: 4
- Information: 3
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 3
- Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53528 — Cross Plains village, WI (5.1 mi)
- 53560 — Mazomanie village, WI (5.3 mi)
- 53517 — Blue Mounds village, WI (6.2 mi)
- 53562 — Middleton city, WI (9.9 mi)
- 53583 — Sauk City village, WI (10.1 mi)
- 53572 — Mount Horeb village, WI (10.7 mi)
- 53503 — Arena village, WI (11.2 mi)
- 53717 — Madison city, WI (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 53515
- Black Earth, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dane County ZIP codes — 41 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 39: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Dane County
- No. 4 of 39: highest median age in Dane County
- No. 6 of 39: fastest population growth in Dane County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53515, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53515 in?
- 53515 is a Black Earth, WI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Black Earth; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53515 in?
- 53515 is in Dane County.
- What is the population of 53515?
- About 2,647 people (±401), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,496.
- What is the median household income in 53515?
- $92,625 (±$17,532), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 53515?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53515 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53515?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53528 (5.1 mi, Cross Plains), 53560 (5.3 mi, Mazomanie), 53517 (6.2 mi, Blue Mounds), 53562 (9.9 mi, Middleton), 53583 (10.1 mi, Sauk City) and 53572 (10.7 mi, Mount Horeb).
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