53521 ZIP Code, Brooklyn, WI
53521 is a ZIP code in Brooklyn, Wisconsin — mostly in Green County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in Dane and Rock counties. It covers 60 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 53575, 53502 and 53536. 3,640 people live here in 1,393 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $108,036, above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Brooklyn, WI
- County: Green County
- Land area: 60 sq mi
- Population: 3,640
- Median household income: $108,036
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,640 |
| Households | 1,393 |
| Median household income | $108,036 |
| Income per person | $47,112 |
| Median age | 42.3 |
| Homeowners | 88.3% |
| Median home value | $391,100 |
| Median rent | $1,201 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% |
| Broadband internet | 92.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 2.6% |
| $25–35K | 4.8% |
| $35–50K | 6.0% |
| $50–75K | 14.9% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 22.5% |
| $150–200K | 18.5% |
| $200K+ | 12.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 14.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.7% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 16.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65–74 | 10.0% |
| 75+ | 5.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 59.0% |
| Owned outright | 28.0% |
| Rented | 11.3% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.3% |
| Townhome | 5.4% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 53521
67 business establishments with 266 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 17
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Manufacturing: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 4
- Transportation and Warehousing: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 53575 — Fitchburg city, WI (6.5 mi)
- 53502 — Albany village, WI (7.7 mi)
- 53536 — Evansville city, WI (8.6 mi)
- 53508 — Belleville village, WI (9.1 mi)
- 53589 — Stoughton city, WI (11.3 mi)
- 53711 — Fitchburg city, WI (12 mi)
- 53558 — McFarland village, WI (12.7 mi)
- 53574 — New Glarus village, WI (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 53521
- Brooklyn, WI ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dane County ZIP codes — 41 ZIP codes
- Green County ZIP codes — 11 ZIP codes
- Wisconsin ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 10: highest median household income in Green County
- No. 1 of 10: highest median home value in Green County
- No. 1 of 10: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Green County
- No. 1 of 10: highest share of households with children in Green County
- No. 3 of 10: lowest median age in Green County
Mail every home in 53521
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 53521, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 53521 in?
- 53521 is a Brooklyn, WI mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Brooklyn; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 53521 in?
- 53521 is mostly in Green County (50% of its land), with smaller parts in Dane and Rock counties.
- What is the population of 53521?
- About 3,640 people (±307), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,857.
- What is the median household income in 53521?
- $108,036 (±$13,163), 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 53521?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 53521 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 53521?
- The closest, measured center to center: 53575 (6.5 mi, Fitchburg), 53502 (7.7 mi, Albany), 53536 (8.6 mi, Evansville), 53508 (9.1 mi, Belleville), 53589 (11.3 mi, Stoughton) and 53711 (12 mi, Fitchburg).
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